Mendis Promoted

July 08, Colombo: Sri Lankan spinner Ajantha Mendis has been elevated
to the rank of Second Lieutenant in Sri Lanka Army on a directive
given by the President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Private Ajantha Mendis who claimed six wickets for 13 runs to help the
Sri Lankan team to a 100-run win against India during the recently
concluded Asia Cup cricket tournament was promoted yesterday as a
Sergeant by an order given by Army Commander Major General Sarath
Fonseka before being elevated by the President.

Before entering international cricket Ajantha was a Gunner in the Sri
Lanka Army Artillery unit.

Knockout the Indian top order in the tests and he may even become a General!

hmmmmm... getting shot or being bounced?

tough decision that one!