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Subject: 4632
Posted: 04 November 2008 at 4:00pm

he good at 20 20 as well...he picked 11 wicket in just 3 matches and avg of 5 in last 4 nation series.. ]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:00:36 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=187800#187800 Ajantha Mendis : Too right,SW. If it had of been... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=185613#185613 Author: bladescape
Subject: 4632
Posted: 21 August 2008 at 3:25am

Too right,SW.
If it had of been like that then I would have had a broken finger for reving the ball a lot for the last 5 years! ]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:25:26 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=185613#185613 Ajantha Mendis : Nawwwww, the finger will last.... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=185606#185606 Author: spin wizard
Subject: 4632
Posted: 20 August 2008 at 6:58pm

Nawwwww, the finger will last.  If that was the case, Warne's ring finger would have been gone already because he use to put loads upon loads of revs on the ball.]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:58:36 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=185606#185606 Ajantha Mendis : Originally posted by spin wizardI... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=185600#185600 Author: crapbag
Subject: 4632
Posted: 20 August 2008 at 4:01pm

Originally posted by spin wizard

I wouldn't quite go there yet.  Flatter, faster spinners seems to be more effective in the sub continent, ala Kumble and Harbhajan.  On pitches were it doesn't bite and skids on, batsmen will lick there lips but I'm still think Mendis will be really successful.  His googly has to be the hardest to pick.  It definitely isn't out the back of the hand.
So do I mate. Mendis will be lucky to get 400 test wickets IMO. That finger has a big likelyhood to give away.]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:01:29 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=185600#185600 Ajantha Mendis : I wouldn't quite go there... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=185523#185523 Author: spin wizard
Subject: 4632
Posted: 19 August 2008 at 2:45pm

I wouldn't quite go there yet.  Flatter, faster spinners seems to be more effective in the sub continent, ala Kumble and Harbhajan.  On pitches were it doesn't bite and skids on, batsmen will lick there lips but I'm still think Mendis will be really successful.  His googly has to be the hardest to pick.  It definitely isn't out the back of the hand.]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:45:08 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=185523#185523 Ajantha Mendis : Well done to Mendis to a good... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=185511#185511 Author: bladescape
Subject: 4632
Posted: 19 August 2008 at 1:55pm

Well done to Mendis to a good start to the ODI series,I reckon he is the replacement for Murali after he retires.

800+ test wickets,maybe? ]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:55:35 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=185511#185511 Ajantha Mendis : Mendis is very legal on both accounts. And... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=185290#185290 Author: bladescape
Subject: 4632
Posted: 13 August 2008 at 2:17am

Mendis is very legal on both accounts.

And to top that of,He is deadly with the ball.]]> Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:17:52 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=185290#185290 Ajantha Mendis : Originally posted by SledgerCultural... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=185273#185273 Author: crapbag
Subject: 4632
Posted: 12 August 2008 at 3:02pm

Originally posted by Sledger

Cultural clash again ?  143's caustic wit is questioning his arm and not his syringe action.
You can define mine in the same way, but I was questioning the latter.

Edited by crapbag - 12 August 2008 at 3:03pm]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:02:28 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=185273#185273 Ajantha Mendis : Originally posted by crapbag Originally... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=185270#185270 Author: Sledger
Subject: 4632
Posted: 12 August 2008 at 2:22pm

Originally posted by crapbag

Originally posted by 143no

Does he do it legally?
Yes I think, not tested positive for banned drugs.


 Cultural clash again ?  143's caustic wit is questioning his arm and not his syringe action.
]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:22:06 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=185270#185270 Ajantha Mendis : Originally posted by bondyOr... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=185259#185259 Author: crapbag
Subject: 4632
Posted: 12 August 2008 at 1:33pm

Originally posted by bondy

Or is he really something special?
The old timers woukld say history repeats it self. Iverson and Gleeson were Mendis' predecessors. Iverson bowled it back of the hand and Gleeson in front of the hand.]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:33:58 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=185259#185259 Ajantha Mendis : Originally posted by 143noDoes... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=185258#185258 Author: crapbag
Subject: 4632
Posted: 12 August 2008 at 1:29pm

Originally posted by 143no

Does he do it legally?
Yes I think, not tested positive for banned drugs.

Edited by crapbag - 12 August 2008 at 1:30pm]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:29:49 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=185258#185258 Ajantha Mendis : He's banned Bondy. http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=184838#184838 Author: Sledger
Subject: 4632
Posted: 04 August 2008 at 2:25pm

He's banned Bondy.]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:25:02 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=184838#184838 Ajantha Mendis : Originally posted by bangbackI... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=184820#184820 Author: bondy
Subject: 4632
Posted: 04 August 2008 at 12:49pm

Originally posted by bangback

[QUOTE=bondy]I first saw Mendis against Pakistan in the Asia Cup and I couldn't figure out what kind of bowler he was.
 
What I don't understand is this: couldn't Warne, Murali and other great spinners have the ability to bowl all these types of deliverys? Surely a spinner could emulate this guy? Or is he really something special?
 
I'm not sure how this guy will fear in international cricket without a stock ball. He seems slightly erratic at this point and it could cost him against better players, but I think if he can develop a stock ball and some variations within that he'll be very, very successful
 
No they cant, unless you have iron like fingers you cant bowl like him, thats the speciality with mendis. If you have ever touched a cricket ball you would have understood this Embarrassed
[/QUOTE]

I've been playing cricket since I was 5 - now ascertain whether I've touched a ball or not. I've had close to 5000 posts on here and not one of them has reached the level of simplicity you're posting at. Four posts you've had, hopefully it stays that way.
]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:49:40 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=184820#184820 Ajantha Mendis : Originally posted by spin... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=184812#184812 Author: slogger72N/O
Subject: 4632
Posted: 04 August 2008 at 10:52am

Originally posted by spin wizard

I'd say Mendis doesn't have a doosra! As of my knowing, that's a leg cutter.  A doosra have over spin on it!


He has a doosra, but he's still working on perfecting it so he doesn't realy bowl it in matches, he relies on his leg cutter.
]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:52:22 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=184812#184812 Ajantha Mendis : He certainly makes SRL look a... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=184768#184768 Author: zuhair_abbasi
Subject: 4632
Posted: 04 August 2008 at 7:34am

He certainly makes SRL look a stronger side than they ever have been]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:34:50 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=184768#184768 Ajantha Mendis : You're right there JP! I... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=184718#184718 Author: bladescape
Subject: 4632
Posted: 03 August 2008 at 1:39pm



You're right there JP!
I think it makes up for him being a really good bowler! ]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:39:45 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=184718#184718 Ajantha Mendis : His batting's in the mould... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=184715#184715 Author: -JP-
Subject: 4632
Posted: 03 August 2008 at 1:38pm

His batting's in the mould of Murali's though.

Concentration: 0
Patience: 0
Strokemaking: 100

]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:38:30 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=184715#184715 Ajantha Mendis : Mendis has done very well and... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=184710#184710 Author: bladescape
Subject: 4632
Posted: 03 August 2008 at 12:40pm

Mendis has done very well and taken his first ten wicket haul in tests!
18 wickets in 2 tests!
An avarage of 9 a match!
Thats impressive!]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2008 12:40:02 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=184710#184710 Ajantha Mendis : thats what is making people to... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=183523#183523 Author: jaysjay
Subject: 4632
Posted: 09 July 2008 at 5:13pm

thats what is making people to talk about him at length you just never can restrict him to any terms ...this somtimes brings him closer to Anil Kumble but he looks to have more spin then Kumble ...then at times he looks like a gentle medium bowler like Harris..intresting bowler this Mendis lad is....he has played only 19 first class matches and has already grabbed 119 or somthing wickets at a not so impressive average of 14 or 15!]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:13:46 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=183523#183523 Ajantha Mendis : I'd say Mendis doesn't... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=183519#183519 Author: spin wizard
Subject: 4632
Posted: 09 July 2008 at 4:41pm

I'd say Mendis doesn't have a doosra! As of my knowing, that's a leg cutter.  A doosra have over spin on it!]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:41:16 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=183519#183519 Ajantha Mendis : very good reply Sledger http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=183510#183510 Author: kahmad
Subject: 4632
Posted: 09 July 2008 at 3:08pm

very good reply Sledger]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:08:14 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=183510#183510 Ajantha Mendis : If U post another message like... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=183500#183500 Author: Sledger
Subject: 4632
Posted: 09 July 2008 at 1:40pm

If U post another message like your last one it'll be your last.]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:40:46 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=183500#183500 Ajantha Mendis : I first saw Mendis against Pakistan... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=183493#183493 Author: bangback
Subject: 4632
Posted: 09 July 2008 at 11:52am

[QUOTE=bondy]I first saw Mendis against Pakistan in the Asia Cup and I couldn't figure out what kind of bowler he was.
 
What I don't understand is this: couldn't Warne, Murali and other great spinners have the ability to bowl all these types of deliverys? Surely a spinner could emulate this guy? Or is he really something special?
 
I'm not sure how this guy will fear in international cricket without a stock ball. He seems slightly erratic at this point and it could cost him against better players, but I think if he can develop a stock ball and some variations within that he'll be very, very successful
[/QUOTE]
 
No they cant, unless you have iron like fingers you cant bowl like him, thats the speciality with mendis. If you have ever touched a cricket ball you would have understood this Embarrassed


Edited by bangback - 10 July 2008 at 5:00am]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:52:33 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=183493#183493 Ajantha Mendis : Originally posted by bangback Originally... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=183472#183472 Author: Sledger
Subject: 4632
Posted: 09 July 2008 at 8:22am

Originally posted by bangback

Originally posted by Sledger

Use the quote button bangback , then we know who you're responding to.
 
I did exactly dat,


 It's spelt "that"   - get it right.
]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:22:29 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=183472#183472 Ajantha Mendis : Originally posted by SledgerUse... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=183471#183471 Author: bangback
Subject: 4632
Posted: 09 July 2008 at 7:20am

Originally posted by Sledger

Use the quote button bangback , then we know who you're responding to.
 
I did exactly dat,
]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:20:31 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=183471#183471 Ajantha Mendis : Use the quote button bangback... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=183470#183470 Author: Sledger
Subject: 4632
Posted: 09 July 2008 at 7:17am

Use the quote button bangback , then we know who you're responding to.]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:17:37 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=183470#183470 Ajantha Mendis : I was referring to the fishcake14's... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=183466#183466 Author: bangback
Subject: 4632
Posted: 09 July 2008 at 6:52am

I was referring to the fishcake14's post, read carefully
]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:52:08 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=183466#183466 Ajantha Mendis : Well I don't think that's... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=183465#183465 Author: bladescape
Subject: 4632
Posted: 09 July 2008 at 6:46am

Well I don't think that's quite right bangback!
Ajantha Mendis did quite a lot with his deliveries and that was the reason the ones which didn't do much got the wickets!
They were expecting more from the deliveries and so when he slippedin the deliveries which didn't do anything,it took the batsman bysurprise!

Edited by Sledger - 09 July 2008 at 7:16am]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:46:20 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=183465#183465 Ajantha Mendis : bangback , read the rules - post... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=183464#183464 Author: Sledger
Subject: 4632
Posted: 09 July 2008 at 6:39am

bangback , read the rules - post in english please.]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:39:38 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=183464#183464 Ajantha Mendis : Originally posted by fishcake14Half... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=183462#183462 Author: bangback
Subject: 4632
Posted: 09 July 2008 at 6:21am

Originally posted by fishcake14

Half of his wickets in that 6-13 match did absolutely nothing, his wickets were more down to the bad shot selection.
.
 
just turn ya arm over in perfect bating condition against top batsmen and have da return of 6/ 13,
gud luck mate
]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:21:11 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4632&PID=183462#183462