Sri Lanka's mystery spinner Kevin Koththigoda is the latest internet sensation
Kevin Koththigoda played his debut match against Afghanistan in the U-19 Asia Cup.
Sri Lankan cricket has the reputation of producing some of the finest mystery bowlers over the years. Leaving aside legendary former great Muttiah Muralitharan, who belongs to a class of his own, the likes of Ajantha Mendis and Lasith Malinga have lifted the unorthodox club of bowling. There is a new kid on the block, who is making a lot of news over the past few days.
Mystery spinner Kevin Koththigoda made his debut against Afghanistan in the U-19 Asia Cup. Even though he failed to stamp his authority, the spinner picked up one wicket in the face of Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran in his eight overs.
His action will remind you of Paul Adams
His action is out of the box and had a resemblance to that of South African chinaman Paul Adams. Kevin went to Mahinda College in Galle and impressed one and all during last year’s Murali Harmony Cup. He was one of the vital players in the team and helped his side lift the cup. Harmony Cup is conducted by Foundation of Goodness, backed by the Lankan legends- Kumar Sangakkara, Muttiah Muralitharan and Mahela Jayawardene.
It will be interesting to see if the youngster can follow the path of the legends from the island nation and make a mark for himself in the coming time. The U-19 side of the Sri Lankan cricket will bank on its young guns to fire while the senior team takes on India in the 3-Test series, starting on 16th November at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Sri Lanka squad for the U-19 Asia Cup
Kamindu Mendis (Captain), Ashen Bandara, Dananjaya Lakshan, Nishan Mathusanka, Nipuna Dananjaya, Hasitha Boyagoda, Krishan Sanjula, Navindu Fernando, Jehan Daniel(Vice Captain), Randir Ranasingha, Thisaru Rashmika
Nipun Ransika, P Jayawickrama, Kalana Perera, K. K. Kevin, V. Chathuranga, Ravindu Sanjana, H. Buddila, Thilan Prasanna
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