Ajantha Mendis with his Emerging Player of the Year award at Sri Lanka Cricket's headquarters, Colombo, September 12, 2008 © AFP
Ajantha Mendis with the Emerging Player of the Year trophy, ICC Awards, Dubai, September 10, 2008© Getty Images
Sri Lanka's new spin sensation Ajantha Mendis and captain Mahela Jayawardene pose for a picture with their trophies. Mendis was named as ICC emerging player of the year, ICC Awards, Dubai, September 10, 2008© Getty Images