Lions roar back in defiance to knock the Aussies off their pedestal – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Kusal Mendis Rangana Herath is elated as he grabs another Aussie victim. Lakshan Sadakan celebrates another Australian scalp. Kusal Mendis in full flight against Australia in Pallekelle Sri Lanka is best known for its production of Tea around the globe but it also is known in mining circles for producing the best gemstones in the world, mainly Blue Sapphires and Rubies, and amidst that backdrop they were able to unearth two rare gems in 21-year-old Kusal Mendis and Lakshan Sandakan, the latter a debutant, who produced a glittering display which blinded the high riding Australians into submission in Pallakelle, Kandy. Although the performances of Mendis and Sandakan were instrumental in giving the Islanders an unlikely first up Test win, they needed the assistance of ageless warrior Rangana Herath to pull off the ...