{
  "id": 19648023,
  "title": "Kusal Mendis scripts history, joins Kohli, Smith and Root in elite club",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/kusal-mendis-scripts-history-joins-kohli-smith-and-root-in-elite-club",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T10:42:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/kusal-mendis-scripts-history-joins-virat-kohli-steve-smith-and-joe-root-in-elite-club/articleshow/135765621.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "In a remarkable feat, Kusal Mendis has etched his name in cricket history as the first Sri Lankan to score a century on debut as Test captain, amassing an impressive 117 not out. His stellar performance came at a crucial moment, aiding Sri Lanka in recovering from a challenging position.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}