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.
Decoding fastest Sri Lankan bowlers to complete 100 ODI wickets
Wanindu Hasaranga has become the second-fastest bowler from Sri Lanka to complete 100 wickets in One Day Internationals (ODIs).
Who is the fastest bowler to complete 150 IPL wickets?
Sunrisers Hyderabad's Harshal Patel has scripted history by becoming the fastest bowler to complete 150 Indian Premier League (IPL) wickets, in terms of balls bowled.
Fastest to 150 IPL wickets in terms of balls
Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Harshal Patel scripted history by completing 150 wickets in the Indian Premier League on May 19.
Presenting bowlers with most four-plus wicket hauls in IPL
Punjab Kings knocked Chennai Super Kings out of playoff contention in IPL 2025 with a crucial four-wicket win.
Bumrah vs Malinga: Who has been more effective for MI?
Jasprit Bumrah has created history by becoming the highest wicket-taker for Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Presenting IPL's all-time best overseas XI: Warner to Malinga
Over the 18 years of the Indian Premier League (IPL), we have seen a plethora of amazing overseas stars.
Jasprit Bumrah becomes MI's highest wicket-taker in IPL: Stats
Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has become the highest wicket-taker of Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League.
IPL: Pacers with most wickets against Chennai Super Kings
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Chennai Super Kings by five wickets in IPL 2025 Match 43, claiming their first-ever win at Chepauk.
Decoding fastest pacers to reach 50 IPL wickets
In Match 42 of IPL 2025, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru claimed their first home win, defeating the Rajasthan Royals by 11 runs.
Bowlers with most four-plus wicket hauls in IPL
Yuzvendra Chahal was the star of Punjab Kings's stunning win against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025 in Mullanpur.
Decoding the top 5 wicket-takers in ICC Champions Trophy history
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is the 9th edition of the tournament that started in 1998.
A look at Sri Lanka bowlers with hat-tricks in ODIs
Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana has created history by taking a hat-trick in the 2nd ODI against New Zealand at Seddon Park, Hamilton.
IPL 2025: Jasprit Bumrah expresses joy over MI's retention
India's spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been retained by Mumbai Indians (MI) as their first pick for the next Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Paras Mhambrey appointed as Mumbai Indians bowling coach: Details here
Former bowling coach of the Indian national cricket team, Paras Mhambrey has been appointed as the new bowling coach of Mumbai Indians (MI).
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.
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.
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.
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.
T20 World Cup: Who has taken most wickets for SL?
The 2024 ICC T20 World Cup went underway on June 1.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Presenting the unbreakable records at ICC Cricket World Cups
The 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup will be played in India in October-November.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.