Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Kamindu Mendis who scored twin centuries in the Bangladesh Test did something exceptional in Test cricket history. He became the first batter in the world to score twin centuries batting at number 7 or below in a Test match.

Meanwhile 25-year-old left hander also became the first Sri Lankan batter to score 50+ scores in his first three Test innings. Mendis scored 61 in his debut test against Australia in Galle in 2022.

It was a reward for hard work I have put in the last few years said Kamindu. At that time the goal for us was just to get settled at the crease and once we did that to set about playing a long innings. After that our partnership got settled and we were able to carry on.

Being five down for 50 odd i...