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Big Bash League - Ajantha Mendis signs Sydney Thunder

Sri Lanka spinner Ajantha Mendis has committed himself by signing a deal with Sydney Thunder for Big Bash League. 

The 28-year-old will join his fellow team player Tillakaratne Dilshan, who joined them last month.

Mendis, who also plays for Pune Warriors in Indian Premier League, said:

"I have watched the success of the BBL and to have a chance to play in it and test myself against some of the best players in the world is extremely exciting.”

Sydney Thunder coach Chandika Hathurusinghe and the former Sri Lanka batsman has expressed his happiness to have Mendis to Squad.
"The signing of Ajantha is a major boost for the Thunder because he provides both experience and an element of mystery to the bowling line-up," 
Hathurusinghe said. 
Mendis, who has an excellent career in Twenty20 format, played 85 Twenty20s with an average of 17.71 with 117 wickets and an economy rate of 6.56.

The Thunder to take on Sydney Sixers on December 21 at the SCG.

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