Tharindu Mendis
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 April 1981 Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Relations | Jeevan Mendis (brother) |
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 28 May 2018 | |
Tharindu Mendis (born 21 April 1981) is a former Sri Lankan cricketer and currently coaches the Colombo District club.[1] He has played in more than 100 first-class matches since 2000/01.[1] He is also the elder brother of Sri Lankan national cricketer, Jeevan Mendis.
Fixing allegations
Tharindu Mendis who turned his profession from cricketer to a cricket coach has been found guilty for involving in discussing with the match-fixers on planning to fix England's upcoming first Test against Sri Lanka in November 2018.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) suspended Tharindu Mendis and the Galle groundsman Tharanga Indika with immediate effect following the controversy.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Tharindu Mendis". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
- ^ "Exclusive: Cricket match-fixers caught in the act in Sri Lanka". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
- ^ "Who Are Galle Match Fixing Accused Tharanga Indika And Tharindu Mendis? – Cricket Age". www.cricketage.in. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
- ^ "Sri Lanka Cricket suspends two caught in pitch-fixing sting". The Nation. 28 May 2018. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
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