Lasith Malinga

Lasith Malinga, born on August 28 1983, in Galle, is a Sri Lankan cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm fast bowler. He is well known for his round-action fast bowling. He retired from Test cricket in 2011. He has represented the teams of Tasmania, Kent, Galle, Ruhuna Royals, Melbourne Starts, Dhaka Gladiators and Mumbai Indians along with Sri Lanka.

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Ankit Kumar March 10, 2025 10:46 PM IST

Arjun Tendulkar joins Mumbai Indians' training camp for IPL 2025, under the guidance of Head Coach Mahela Jayawardene. The team kicks off intense pre-season preparations with new faces and high-performance coaching staff.

THIS cricketer becomes just sixth player to claim DOUBLE hat-trick in T20 — THIS cricketer becomes just sixth player to claim DOUBLE hat-trick in T20

Jeet Banerjee December 16, 2024 11:00 PM IST

In the ICC T20 Americas Qualifier, Hernan Fennell - hailing from Argentina - pulled off a dazzling performance. He claimed back-to-back four wickets against the Cayman Islands which indeed showcased his outstanding talent. His achievement of a double hat-trick was truly noteworthy.

Lasith Malinga reacts to Virat Kohli's 'Malinga bana hua' remark during Ind vs BAN 1st test — Lasith Malinga reacts to Virat Kohli's 'Malinga bana hua' remark during Ind vs BAN 1st test

Jeet Banerjee September 21, 2024 1:19 PM IST

Lasith Malinga responded to a viral video featuring Virat Kohli in conversation with Shakib Al Hasan, where Kohli compared young pacer Hasan Mahmud to the Sri Lankan legend.

'Malinga bana hua hai Yorker pe...', Virat Kohli having fun with Shakib Al Hasan after allrounder lands two perfect Yorkers — 'Malinga bana hua hai Yorker pe...', Virat Kohli having fun with Shakib Al Hasan after allrounder lands two perfect Yorkers

Akshat Jain September 20, 2024 11:30 PM IST

This happened after Shakib had already bowled a yorker early in the innings. So amazed was Kohli at Shakib's precision in landing yorkers to Kohli that between the 15th and 16th over, he was heard comparing Shakib to Malinga on the stump microphone.

MI Vs DC: Records Galore For Jasprit Bumrah As Mumbai Indians Record First IPL 2024 Win — MI Vs DC: Records Galore For Jasprit Bumrah As Mumbai Indians Record First IPL 2024 Win

Koushik Paul April 7, 2024 10:30 PM IST

Jasprit Bumrah took two wickets in his four overs, conceding just 22 runs in the process. He dismissed Abhishek Porel and Prithvi Shaw.

WATCH | Ishan Kishan EMULATING Lasith Malinga's Action is Too HILARIOUS! — WATCH | Ishan Kishan EMULATING Lasith Malinga's Action is Too HILARIOUS!

Ankit Banerjee March 15, 2024 10:51 AM IST

Kishan kissed the ball before taking off on his run-up just like Malinga used to.

Hardik Unnecessarily TROLLED? Netizens Take on MI Captain's Attitude During Net Session — Hardik Unnecessarily TROLLED? Netizens Take on MI Captain's Attitude During Net Session

Ankit Banerjee March 15, 2024 8:53 AM IST

This gesture from Hardik Pandya has not gone down well with fans, who have reacted strongly.

WPL 2024: Sri Lankan Chamari Athapaththu Gets Lasith Malinga Support Ahead Of Player Auction — WPL 2024: Sri Lankan Chamari Athapaththu Gets Lasith Malinga Support Ahead Of Player Auction

Koushik Paul December 9, 2023 7:22 AM IST

Chamari Athapaththu is the face of Sri Lankan women's cricket and has been a trailblazer for the Islanders.

Mumbai Indians Announce Lasith Malinga As Bowling Coach Ahead Of IPL 2024 — Mumbai Indians Announce Lasith Malinga As Bowling Coach Ahead Of IPL 2024

PTI October 20, 2023 4:18 PM IST

Lasith Malinga, who played all his life for Mumbai Indians, replaced Shane Bond for the role before IPL 2024.

Robin Peterson Elevated To Head Coach; Lasith Malinga Joins As Bowling Coach At MI Cape Town — Robin Peterson Elevated To Head Coach; Lasith Malinga Joins As Bowling Coach At MI Cape Town

Utkarsh Rathour September 27, 2023 1:04 PM IST

MI Cape Town announced Robin Peterson is taking over as Head Coach of MI Cape Town and joining him is Lasith Malinga, as bowling coach.

Lasith Malinga Set To Return To MI As Fast Bowling Coach: Report — Lasith Malinga Set To Return To MI As Fast Bowling Coach: Report

PTI August 19, 2023 8:24 PM IST

Malinga had a fruitful career with Mumbai Indians winning five titles overall -- four in IPL (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019) and the Champions League T20 in 2011.

IPL 2023: Sikander Raza Rates Matheesha Pathirana Higher Than Lasith Malinga — IPL 2023: Sikander Raza Rates Matheesha Pathirana Higher Than Lasith Malinga

India.com Sports Desk May 17, 2023 11:20 PM IST

Matheesha Pathirana has been one of the finds of Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2023.

'You Have to...' - Malinga's Message to Rajasthan Fans Ahead of Blockbuster vs Bangalore — 'You Have to...' - Malinga's Message to Rajasthan Fans Ahead of Blockbuster vs Bangalore

India.com Sports Desk May 27, 2022 8:38 AM IST

RR vs RCB: Malinga asked them to root for Rajasthan and assured that the team would give their best.

'Our Malinga is Difficult to Pick' - MS Dhoni Hails Matheesha Pathirana Despite Loss — 'Our Malinga is Difficult to Pick' - MS Dhoni Hails Matheesha Pathirana Despite Loss

India.com Sports Desk May 21, 2022 7:00 AM IST

IPL 2022: Dhoni also went on to refer to him as 'Our Malinga' that is because of the 'sling action' he has like his idol Lasith Malinga.

Lasith Malinga Is a Legend, While I'm Just Starting Out: Matheesha Pathirana On Comparison With Sri Lanka Great — Lasith Malinga Is a Legend, While I'm Just Starting Out: Matheesha Pathirana On Comparison With Sri Lanka Great

IANS April 24, 2022 1:30 PM IST

Matheesha Pathirana replaced Adam Milne in the CSK squad for the rest of the tournament.

Slog-Over Bowling Is An Art Only Few Can Master: Here's Why | Cricket News — Slog-Over Bowling Is An Art Only Few Can Master: Here's Why | Cricket News

India.com Sports Desk April 20, 2022 9:23 PM IST

All the great bowlers who were particularly handy during the end of the innings, starting from Lasith Malinga to Jasprit Bumrah - have one thing in common. All of them were temperamentally sound.

'Control he Has Over His...' - Lasith Malinga EXPLAINS What Makes Yuzi Chahal Tick — 'Control he Has Over His...' - Lasith Malinga EXPLAINS What Makes Yuzi Chahal Tick

India.com Sports Desk April 19, 2022 10:43 AM IST

IPL 2022: Hailing him as the most experienced leg-spinner in the country, Malinga reckoned it is the control he has over his skills is what makes him tick.

PICS | Malinga-Hardik's Bromance After GT Beat RR is a Treat For All Mumbai Indians' Fans — PICS | Malinga-Hardik's Bromance After GT Beat RR is a Treat For All Mumbai Indians' Fans

India.com Sports Desk April 15, 2022 10:48 AM IST

IPL 2022: Surely, the image is a treat for Mumbai Indians' fans.

Dwayne Bravo Becomes Leading Wicket-Taker in History of IPL — Dwayne Bravo Becomes Leading Wicket-Taker in History of IPL

PTI April 1, 2022 10:07 AM IST

IPL 2022: Bravo, who was tied with Sri Lankan legend Malinga at the top spot with 170 wickets, dismissed LSG batter Deepak Hooda in the 18th over of the innings to break the former Mumbai Indians' pace bowler's record.

IPL 2022: Lasith Malinga Making a Lot of Things Easier For Me as a Captain, Says Sanju Samson — IPL 2022: Lasith Malinga Making a Lot of Things Easier For Me as a Captain, Says Sanju Samson

IANS March 28, 2022 3:34 PM IST

Malinga, who earned a cult following for his performances as a pacer with Mumbai Indians, joined Rajasthan as a bowling coach ahead of the 2022 edition of the tournament.

Rajasthan Royals Rope in Lasith Malinga as Fast Bowling Coach — Rajasthan Royals Rope in Lasith Malinga as Fast Bowling Coach

India.com Sports Desk March 11, 2022 2:36 PM IST

This will be Malinga's second coaching stint in the IPL.

Dhoni MISSING; 'Jersey' Film Actress Mrunal Reveals Her Favourite Cricketers — Dhoni MISSING; 'Jersey' Film Actress Mrunal Reveals Her Favourite Cricketers

India.com Sports Desk December 29, 2021 1:27 PM IST

While the name of arguably the most popular cricketer MS Dhoni was missing, she named Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar.

'Malinga is That You ?' Meet the New Slinga in Town — 'Malinga is That You ?' Meet the New Slinga in Town

India.com Sports Desk December 23, 2021 8:36 PM IST

Sri Lanka might have another 'Lasith Malinga', as right-arm fast bowler Pathirana brings back memories of the former captain while playing against Kuwait U-19 in the first match of the U-19 Asia Cup on Thursday.

No Lasith Malinga, Jasprit Bumrah in Lendl Simmons' All-Time T20 XI — No Lasith Malinga, Jasprit Bumrah in Lendl Simmons' All-Time T20 XI

India.com Sports Desk November 22, 2021 9:47 AM IST

T20 Best XI: The Windies are considered to be heavyweights in the shortest format and hence it was no surprise that he had four stars in his XI.

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