Lasith Malinga

Lasith Malinga

Bowler

Batting Style Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style Right Arm Fast
Age 40 years
Place of Birth Sri Lanka
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23 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

Bowlers with multiple hat-tricks in T20I cricket

Australian pacer Pat Cummins scripted history on June 23 by becoming the first bowler to take back-to-back hat-tricks in T20I cricket.

18 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup: Most wickets among pacers

New Zealand thrashed Papua New Guinea in their final ICC T20 World Cup 2024 encounter at the Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad.

14 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

Bowlers with most four-wicket hauls in T20 cricket

The 2024 ICC T20 World Cup has so far seen the dominance of bowlers on some tricky surfaces, both in the Caribbean and USA.

03 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

List of Super Overs in T20 World Cup history

Match 3 of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup was a low-scoring thriller as Namibia beat Oman in the Super Over at the Kensington Oval in Barbados.

02 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup: Who has taken most wickets for SL?

The 2024 ICC T20 World Cup went underway on June 1.

02 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

SL bowlers with most wickets in a T20 WC edition

The Sri Lanka cricket team has enjoyed a good run of form at the ICC T20 World Cup.

IPL: Bowlers to claim 20-plus wickets in season most times 

Though Mumbai Indians have been eliminated from the playoff race in the 2024 Indian Premier League, their pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been on a roll.

09 May 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

Presenting bowlers with most death-over wickets in T20 World Cups

The 2024 edition of the ICC T20 World Cup will be co-hosted by USA and West Indies.

07 May 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup: Who has most wickets in winning cause?

The 2024 Men's ICC T20 World Cup will be underway on June 1 in the Caribbean and USA.

06 May 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

Decoding the best spells versus England in T20 World Cups

England will enter the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup as defending champions, having clinched the title in 2022.

04 May 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Bowlers with most IPL wickets at the Wankhede Stadium

Jasprit Bumrah made history when he joined Lasith Malinga as the second bowler ever to claim 50-plus wickets at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

03 May 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah completes 50 IPL wickets at Wankhede: Key stats

Mumbai Indians pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has unlocked another achievement as he has completed 50 Indian Premier League (IPL) wickets at the Wankhede Stadium.

IPL: Which bowlers have taken most wickets at a venue?

Veteran spinner Sunil Narine on April 29 accomplished a major Indian Premier League milestone.

29 Apr 2024

Sunil Narine

Sunil Narine becomes highest wicket-taker at a venue in IPL

Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Sunil Narine bowled an economical spell against Delhi Capitals in Match 47 of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season at Eden Gardens.

23 Apr 2024

Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal completes 200 IPL wickets: Dissecting his numbers

Veteran leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal scripted history on Monday (April 22) as he became the first bowler to complete 200 wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

IPL: Here are lopsided player battles with no dismissals

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has produced some exhilarating player rivalries over the years.

Indian Premier League: Presenting highest wicket-takers in death overs 

One of the toughest tasks in T20 cricket is to restrict the flow of runs in death overs. Even the greatest bowlers succumb to the pressure, especially in the Indian Premier League.

Who has the most IPL wickets for a team? Stats

Jasprit Bumrah starred with another match-winning spell for Mumbai Indians, this time against Delhi Capitals in Match 20 of the 2024 Indian Premier League season.

07 Apr 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah completes 150 IPL wickets: Decoding his stats

Mumbai Indians pacer Jasprit Bumrah has reached a milestone of 150 wickets in the Indian Premier League.

24 Mar 2024

Mumbai Indians (MI)

Lasith Malinga: Revisiting his top match-winning spells in IPL

Former Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga is arguably the finest fast bowler to have played the T20 format.

Presenting the unique bowling records in IPL

The 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) edition will be underway in less than two weeks. Defending champions Chennai Super Kings will meet Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 22.

SL's Nuwan Thushara joins elite list with hat-trick versus Bangladesh

Sri Lanka's fast-bowling sensation Nuwan Thushara scripted history with a majestic hat-trick in the third and final T20I against Bangladesh in Sylhet.

19 Feb 2024

Wanindu Hasaranga

Wanindu Hasaranga becomes second-fastest bowler to claim 100 T20I wickets

Sri Lankan skipper Wanindu Hasaranga became the second-fastest bowler to accomplish 100 T20I wickets.

18 Jan 2024

Wanindu Hasaranga

Wanindu Hasaranga records his third T20I four-fer: Key stats

Sri Lanka claimed a massive win against Zimbabwe in the 3rd and final T20I at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

IPL 2024 auction: Who is Sri Lanka's Nuwan Thusara?

Sri Lankan pacer Nuwan Thushara will play for Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

04 Nov 2023

Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc becomes the third-highest wicket-taker in ODI WC history 

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has broken the tie with Lasith Malinga to become the third-highest wicket-taker in ICC Cricket World Cups.

25 Oct 2023

Mitchell Starc

World Cup: Mitchell Starc becomes the most successful left-arm pacer

Australian cricket team pacer Mitchell Starc has become the most successful left-arm pacer in the ICC Cricket World Cup history.

Mumbai Indians rope in Lasith Malinga as bowling coach: Details

Mumbai Indians have announced Lasith Malinga's appointment as their bowling coach.

07 Oct 2023

Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc fastest to complete 50 World Cup wickets: Stats

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has scripted history as he has become the fastest bowler to accomplish 50 wickets in ICC Cricket World Cups.

28 Sep 2023

Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc owns best bowling average in WC history: Stats

Australia will be heading into the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup as one of the favorites to win the tournament.

25 Sep 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

Presenting the highest wicket-takers in ICC Cricket World Cup history

The 2023 edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup is scheduled to get underway on October 5.

04 Sep 2023

Ish Sodhi

Ish Sodhi becomes highest wicket-taker in away T20Is: Key stats

New Zealand leg-spinner Ish Sodhi recorded a three-wicket haul against England in the third T20I of the four-match series on Sunday (September 3).

31 Aug 2023

Tim Southee

Tim Southee vs Shakib Al Hasan in T20Is: Key stats

New Zealand captain Tim Southee has overtaken his Bangladesh counterpart Shakib Al Hasan to become the highest wicket-taker in T20Is.

MI appoint Lasith Malinga as bowling coach: Details here

Sri Lankan legend Lasith Malinga has returned to Mumbai Indians as their new bowling coach.

18 Aug 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

Presenting the unbreakable records at ICC Cricket World Cups

The 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup will be played in India in October-November.

07 Aug 2023

Asia Cup

Presenting the unbreakable records in Asia Cup

Cricket fans have their eyes on the calendar with the 2023 edition of the Asia Cup getting underway on August 30.

05 Aug 2023

Asia Cup

Decoding Team Sri Lanka's stats in Asia Cup

Sri Lanka will fight for their seventh Asia Cup title in the 2023 edition of the continental tournament, which will get underway on August 30.

04 Aug 2023

Asia Cup

Decoding the best spells in Asia Cup

The 2023 edition of the Asia Cup will get underway on August 30 with a total of six teams taking part.

03 Aug 2023

Wasim Akram

Presenting the unbreakable bowling records in ODI cricket

After two years of action-packed T20I cricket, it is time for the 50-over format to take over.

30 May 2023

Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami finishes IPL 2023 as GT's leading wicket-taker

Purple cap winner Mohammed Shami has finished the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season as the highest wicket-taker for the Gujarat Titans.

11 May 2023

Matheesha Pathirana

IPL 2023: Decoding Matheesha Pathirana's remarkable stats in death overs 

Matheesha Pathirana's rise has been one of the stories of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).

Amit Mishra matches Lasith Malinga's wickets tally in IPL: Stats

Veteran leg-spinner Amit Mishra had another great outing for Lucknow Super Giants against the Gujarat Titans in match number 30 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season.

07 Apr 2023

Sunil Narine

Sunil Narine completes 150 IPL matches for KKR: Key stats 

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday (April 6) thrashed Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 81 runs to claim their first win in the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).

Yuzvendra Chahal equals Lasith Malinga's IPL wickets tally: Key stats

Rajasthan Royals superstar Yuzvendra Chahal delivered a bowling masterclass against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League (IPL) opener at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

04 Nov 2022

Ish Sodhi

Ish Sodhi steers clear of Malinga, becomes fourth-highest T20I wicket-taker

Ish Sodhi delivered an impressive spell against Ireland during New Zealand's final Super 12 assignment in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2022.

Lasith Malinga named Sri Lanka's bowling strategy coach: Details here

Former captain and pacer Lasith Malinga has been appointed as Sri Lanka's bowling consultant for the upcoming white-ball series against Australia, starting June 7.

IPL 2022: Rajasthan Royals appoint Lasith Malinga as fast-bowling coach

Rajasthan Royals have appointed Lasith Malinga as their fast-bowling coach for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Tim Southee breaks Lasith Malinga's record: Decoding his T20I stats

In the first T20I between India and New Zealand, veteran pacer Tim Southee went on to surpass Lasith Malinga's wickets tally.

14 Sep 2021

Sports

Legend Lasith Malinga announces retirement from T20 cricket

Sri Lankan legend Lasith Malinga has announced retirement from all forms of cricket.

IPL 2021 Player Retention: CSK retain Raina, Smith sacked

Following India's historic win at the Gabba, the attention shifts to the 14th edition of Indian Premier League.

IPL 2020: Lasith Malinga ruled out, James Pattinson replaces him

Lasith Malinga has been ruled out of the impending Indian Premier League season. He will be unavailable due to personal reasons.

Happy Birthday Lasith Malinga: A look at his monumental records

Sri Lankan maestro Lasith Malinga, on Friday, turned 37.

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