Best U-25 One-Day International XI

3. Kusal Mendis (21 years old)

Before the start of the Test series against Australia, not many paid heed to the name Kusal Mendis. However, at the end of the series, Steve Smith and co would have surely been scratching their heads as to how they failed to account for this 21-year old batsman.

Kusal Mendis, as Graham Ford says, is perhaps the only batsman in the Sri Lankan side who boasts of somewhat of a technique while batting. This technique and solidity while batting attributes to some fantastic cricket played by the Sri Lankan batsman in recent times.

In addition to his batting, Mendis is also more than capable of keeping wickets. This is only an addition of a skill as far as the team he plays for is concerned and is also perhaps one of the most technically gifted players at the moment. Although his prowess in ODIs remains to be seen, he boasts of a massive and healthy average in Tests including three centuries, two of which he scored against Australia.