Tue Oct 15 14:44:05 UTC 2024: ## Sri Lankan Batting Star Mendis Wins Second ICC Player of the Month Award

**COLOMBO, SRI LANKA -** Kamindu Mendis, the rising star of the Sri Lankan National Cricket Team, has been awarded the ICC Player of the Month for September 2024, marking his second win of the award this year.

Mendis, a left-handed batsman, was instrumental in Sri Lanka’s dominant performance in the Test format throughout September. His exceptional form saw him rack up 451 runs at an impressive average of 90.20 in the four Test matches he played.

Mendis’s contributions extended beyond mere statistics, as he also achieved several notable milestones:

* He became the first men’s player in history to score a half-century in each of the first eight Test matches of his career.
* He reached 1000 Test runs in just 13 innings, equaling Don Bradman’s record for the fastest to achieve this milestone in 75 years.
* His standout performance was a magnificent 182* in the first innings of the second Test against New Zealand, propelling Sri Lanka to a massive total of over 650.

Mendis expressed his delight at winning the award, stating that it reflects the hard work he has invested in his game. He also highlighted the motivation it provides him to continue excelling for his team.

“I am honored to be once again chosen as the ICC Men’s Player of the Month,” Mendis said. “This accolade brings me immense happiness and pride, as I believe all the hard work that was put into becoming the player that I am today is starting to pay off.”

Meanwhile, England’s Tammy Beaumont was awarded the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for September. Beaumont’s consistent performances, which included a dominant 212 runs in the ODI series against Ireland and a strong 67 runs in the T20Is, helped England secure a 2-1 series victory.

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