Mendis shines as India`s top order fail

The unorthodox Mendis extended his wicket tally in his first series to 23 as India failed to take any advantage from winning the toss on a good batting pitch.

In Picture: Sri Lankan bowler Ajantha Mendis celebrates the dismissal of Indian batsman Zaheer Khan during the first day of the third test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Friday, Aug. 8, 2008.

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