International Cricket update

Monday, July 6, 2009

Spin sensation Mendis signs for Aussie T20

Sri Lankan spin sensation Ajantha Mendis has signed for the South Australia Redbacks in this season's domestic Twenty20 competition, officials said Tuesday.

High performance manager Jamie Cox said securing the 24-year-old, whose unorthodox style helped Sri Lanka reach last month's World Twenty20 final, was a huge boost for his side.

"It was proven in the World Twenty20 that spin bowling has a massive part to play, and Ajantha was always our number one target," Cox said.

"The shorter the game the more important it is to have a point of difference and he certainly provides that.

Updated @ 07/07/2009 11:40 AM

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