Mendis will bounce back: Jayawardene

COLOMBO: Ajantha Mendis might have suffered a poor run in the recent ODI series against India but Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene believes the mystery spinner will soon make a successful comeback.
Mendis burst into international scene with his mesmerising spell against India last year but hit a rough patch in the recent series against India and was also rested in the fourth ODI.He scalped only five wickets in the series.
"Yes definitely (he'll hit form). This is probably the time he has to learn the ropes. The inception was brilliant. Every one was surprised by the talent he had.
"Like all the international cricketers, he just has to try and adjust," Jayawardene told reporters.
"I think it is a good challenge for him to adjust. Do different things like what Murali did for last 15 or 16 years, creating new opportunities, bowling different things.
"Specially having Muttiah Muralitharan alongside him will definitely help him to achieve those targets and goals and we have to be patient with Ajantha Mendis and give him the opportunity that he needs", Jayawardene added.