Lasith Malinga: News
Separamadu Lasith Malinga, popularly known as ‘Slinga Malinga,’ is a former professional cricket player from Sri Lanka. He is known as one of the greatest limited-overs bowlers in the history of cricket. The fast bowler specialized in death-over bowling. He is also widely known for his round-arm action or sling action. Malinga has played 30 Test matches and 226 ODIs in his cricket career. He made his first-class debut in domestic cricket in the 2001-2002 season. On July 1, 2004, Malinga made his Test debut against Australia in Darwin and took six wickets in the match. In the same year, he made his ODI debut against the United Arab Emirates. He is the first bowler to take 100 international wickets in all three formats. Malinga is also the first bowler to take 100 wickets in T20I matches and the only bowler to take five international hat-tricks. He was selected as the Sri Lankan team’s captain during the T20 World Cup 2014. On September 14, 2021, he bid farewell to all forms of cricket.
04 Nov 2022
Ish SodhiIsh 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.
03 Jun 2022
Australian Cricket TeamLasith 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.
11 Mar 2022
Indian Premier League (IPL)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.
18 Nov 2021
New Zealand Cricket TeamTim 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
SportsLegend Lasith Malinga announces retirement from T20 cricket
Sri Lankan legend Lasith Malinga has announced retirement from all forms of cricket.
30 Jan 2021
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL 2021 Auction: What each team needs to address?
The Indian Premier League 2021 season will have its mini-auction on February 18.
20 Jan 2021
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL 2021 Auction: Complete squads, remaining purse and slots
Ahead of the Indian Premier League 2021 auctions, the eight teams have named their squads besides releasing several players from the roster.
20 Jan 2021
Indian Premier League (IPL)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.
27 Dec 2020
Virat KohliICC announces T20I and ODI Teams of the Decade
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday announced the men's and women's ODI and T20I teams of the decade.
24 Nov 2020
Virat KohliKohli, Ashwin nominated for ICC Player of the Decade Award
India skipper Virat Kohli and off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin have been nominated for the ICC Player of the Decade Award.
10 Nov 2020
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL 2020, MI crowned champions: Key takeaways from the tournament
An astonishing knock by Hitman Rohit Sharma helped Mumbai Indians win the thirteenth edition of the Indian Premier League.
10 Nov 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2020: Interesting stats from the MI-DC rivalry
The grand finale of IPL 2020 will see reigning champions Mumbai Indians take on the Delhi Capitals.
03 Nov 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)Indian Premier League: Jasprit Bumrah's numbers versus SRH
Mumbai Indians take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in match number 56 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 on Tuesday.
07 Oct 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)Dwayne Bravo turns 37: His records in T20 cricket
One of the greatest all-rounders in world cricket, Dwayne Bravo, turned 37 on Wednesday.
25 Sep 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2020, DC beat CSK: List of records broken
Delhi Capitals beat Chennai Super Kings in match number eight of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season.
21 Sep 2020
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL 2020: Interesting stats from the KKR-MI rivalry
Day 5 of the 2020 Indian Premier League will see Kolkata Knight Riders lock horns with defending champions Mumbai Indians.
18 Sep 2020
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL: How did the 2014 edition shape in UAE?
We are a day away from the start of thirteenth Indian Premier League edition, which is set to be held in the United Arab Emirates.
18 Sep 2020
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)Indian Premier League: A look at the key statistics
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season is all set to start on Sunday, September 19.
18 Sep 2020
MumbaiBumrah can fill Malinga's shoes for Mumbai Indians: Brett Lee
Former speedster Brett Lee believes Jasprit Bumrah can fill Lasith Malinga's shoes in the upcoming Indian Premier League edition.
18 Sep 2020
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL: Here is the recap of 2019 season
After months of speculation regarding the fate of the Indian Premier League, the tournament will finally be up and running from September 19.
18 Sep 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)MI vs CSK: Best encounters in the Indian Premier League
The thirteenth edition of the Indian Premier League is all set to kick-off from September 19 with defending champions Mumbai Indians facing Chennai Super Kings.
15 Sep 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2020: Interesting stats from the MI-CSK rivalry
Mumbai Indians are all set to lock horns with arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings in the opening fixture of the 2020 Indian Premier League on September 19.
14 Sep 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2020: Squad analysis of Mumbai Indians
The Indian Premier League's defending champions Mumbai Indians will take on Chennai Super Kings in the tournament opener on September 19 in Abu Dhabi.
06 Sep 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2020: Records Amit Mishra can break this season
The thirteenth edition of IPL will be underway on September 19 in the United Arab Emirates.
02 Sep 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)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.
28 Aug 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)Happy Birthday Lasith Malinga: A look at his monumental records
Sri Lankan maestro Lasith Malinga, on Friday, turned 37.
21 Aug 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)Rashid Khan completes 300 wickets in T20 cricket: Records broken
Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan, on Thursday, became the fastest and youngest player to take 300 T20 wickets.
21 Aug 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2020: Lasith Malinga set to miss the first half
Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga is set to miss the first half of the 2020 IPL for Mumbai Indians due to personal reasons.
04 Aug 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2020: Five Indian leg-spinners to watch out for
The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League will start in September this year.
31 Jul 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)Top bowling spells of Lasith Malinga in Indian Premier League
Lasith Malinga has been a consistent force for the Mumbai Indians since making his debut for them in 2009 in the Indian Premier League.
24 Jul 2020
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL 2020: Records that can be broken this season
Following the postponement of ICC T20 World Cup, the possibility of conducting the Indian Premier League has opened up.
21 Jun 2020
England Cricket Team#ThisDayThatYear: Malinga rattles England, enters the elite list of bowlers
On this day in 2019, veteran fast bowler Lasith Malinga reached yet another historic feat in international cricket.
03 Jun 2020
Pakistan NewsHappy Birthday Wasim Akram: A look at his phenomenal records
Pakistan bowling legend Wasim Akram turned 54 on Wednesday.
26 May 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)#ThisDayThatYear: A maiden IPL title for Mumbai Indians
On this day in 2013, Mumbai Indians won their first ever Indian Premier League title.
26 May 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Sri Lankan pacer Shehan Madushanka arrested for possessing drugs
Sri Lanka's fast bowler Shehan Madushanka has been arrested for possessing drugs, by police.
20 May 2020
International Cricket Council (ICC)Coronavirus outbreak: Sri Lanka could start training from June 1
Sri Lanka players may return to field on June 1 if the cricket board gets clearance form the government.
20 May 2020
Virat KohliICC T20 World Cup 2020: Records that can be broken
T20 cricket has seen several highs and lows ever since the inaugural World T20 edition, wherein India clinched the title.
12 May 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)#ThisDayThatYear: A fourth IPL title for Mumbai Indians
On this day in 2019, Mumbai Indians clinched yet another Indian Premier League (IPL) title by defeating arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings in the final.
26 Apr 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL: All-time XI of Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians have been the most successful franchise of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
18 Apr 2020
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)A look at IPL's greatest XI from 2008-2019
The Indian Premier League (IPL) started on this day back in 2008 and went on to be celebrated like a festival.