Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Sri Lanka's promising batter Kamindu Mendis won ICC Men's Player of the Month after historic batting feats in Bangladesh Test victory. The International Cricket Council announced the ICC Men's and Women's Player of the Month award winners for March yesterday after shortlists were announced last week.

ICC Men's Player of the Month for March, Kamindu Mendis, said, "I am extremely happy to be named the ICC Men's Player of the Month, which I consider an inspiration for my international career. A recognition such as this motivates and makes us as players work more and more to deliver in the middle for the team, country and fans.

"I also wish the very best for the other two players who were nominated along with me, Mark ...