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Sky Sports Cricket: All-rounder Kamindu Mendis’ third Test century in the ongoing game against England at Manchester impressed former skipper Kumar Sangakkara, who called it an exceptional knock from any Sri Lankan batter.

On day four of the first Test at Old Trafford, Mendis, playing just his fourth game in the longest format of the game, made 101 not out in the morning session dominated by the visitors’. He also shared an unbroken stand of 101 runs with Dinesh Chandimal (62 not out) as Sri Lanka took a lead of 169 runs at lunch.

"I love the way they've fought, batted, and adapted to the conditions. Overall, when you look at Kamindu's innings, it's been one of the exceptional ones I've seen from a Sri Lanka player," said Sangakkara to broadcasters Sky Sports Cricket during lunch time show.