'The legend of Slinga Malinga will live long' tributes pour in for Lasith Malinga as Sri Lankan great bids adieu to ODI cricket
5 years, 5 months ago

'The legend of Slinga Malinga will live long' tributes pour in for Lasith Malinga as Sri Lankan great bids adieu to ODI cricket

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Tributes poured in from around the cricketing world, as Lasith Malinga called time on a fantastic ODI career Fast bowler Lasith Malinga scripted a dream ending to his one-day international career with a three-wicket spell that helped Sri Lanka to a 91-run win against Bangladesh in the opener of the three-match one-day international series on Friday. The legend of ‘Slinga Malinga’ will live long 👏👏👏 — Cricketwallah July 26, 2019 Lasith Malinga with his family following his final career ODI 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/En7vzN7ctK — ICC July 27, 2019 Special trio present at RPS for the champion bowler Sri Lanka's Top 3 spinners in RPS for Lasith Malinga's farewell ODI #Cricket 🇱🇰 🏏 pic.twitter.com/5AxJ9jpTjZ — Azzam Ameen July 26, 2019 Malinga’s past and present national teammates applaud his stellar career Congratulation to Lasith Malinga on a fantastic ODI career. 👏👏 #SLvBAN #ThankYouMalinga @Lasith99Malinga PS - Gud luck for the T20s — Danushka Gunathilaka July 26, 2019 Congratulations Lasith Malinga. Go well champion #Malinga #champion #SLvsBAN pic.twitter.com/hQ9jVYqbLm — Upul Tharanga July 26, 2019 Of course a lot of wishes poured in from Malinga’s very own Mumbai Indians Congratulations on a wonderful One Day career, #Malinga.

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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI: Eshan Malinga, Asith Fernando star as Lankans register huge 140-run victory
4 days, 20 hours ago

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI: Eshan Malinga, Asith Fernando star as Lankans register huge 140-run victory

Live Mint  

Eshan Malinga, Maheesh Theekshana and Asith Fernando took three-wicket each as Sri Lanka registered huge 140-run win over New Zealand in the third ODI in Auckland on Saturday. Opting to bat first, Sri Lanka got the best possible start with Pathum Nissanka and Avishka Fernando stitching a 69-run stand for the opening wicket. Although, Mark Chapman fought the lone battle …

Pathirana: Sri Lanka's death 'sensation' for T20 World Cup
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Pathirana: Sri Lanka's death 'sensation' for T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Young fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana has rattled the world's top batsmen with his toe-crushing yorkers in the Indian Premier League and looks set to boost Sri Lanka's chances in the T20 World Cup. Pathirana: Sri Lanka's death 'sensation' for T20 World Cup The 21-year-old, dubbed "Baby Malinga" for an unorthodox slinging style of delivery, reminiscent of compatriot Lasith Malinga, has …

Lasith Malinga exposes MI reality after Arjun Tendulkar unleashes yorkers to strike single stump ahead of CSK clash
9 months ago

Lasith Malinga exposes MI reality after Arjun Tendulkar unleashes yorkers to strike single stump ahead of CSK clash

Hindustan Times  

Bouncing back from a hat-trick of defeats at the start of IPL 2024, Mumbai Indians won two matches in a row to stand seventh in the points table. Ahead of the big match, MI bowling coach Lasith Malinga exposed a harsh reality in the current side after watching bowling all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar unleash back-to-back yorkers to strike the single stump …

T20 World Cup 2022: Jr Malinga & CSK star Matheesa Pathirana roped in as potential backup for SL amid injuries
2 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup 2022: Jr Malinga & CSK star Matheesa Pathirana roped in as potential backup for SL amid injuries

India TV News  

Highlights Niroshan Dickwella, Asitha Fernando and Matheesa Pathirana have been sent to Australia Sri Lanka have so far won one and lost one in the Super 12 stage Sri Lanka next face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2022 Chennai Super Kings star Matheesa Pathirana will travel to Australia to be part of the reserve squad after Sri Lanka …

Lasith Malinga appointed Sri Lanka's bowling strategy coach for upcoming white-ball series against Australia
2 years, 7 months ago

Lasith Malinga appointed Sri Lanka's bowling strategy coach for upcoming white-ball series against Australia

India TV News  

Legendary bowler Lasith Malinga has been appointed as the bowling strategy coach for Sri Lanka's upcoming white-ball home series against Australia. "Malinga, during the tour, will support Sri Lanka’s bowlers, providing tactical insight and technical expertise to help the on-field execution of strategic plans," a Sri Lanka Cricket press release said. While Sri Lanka had lost the series 4-1, the …

'Baby Malinga is here': Twitter hails Matheesha Pathirana's dream IPL debut
2 years, 8 months ago

'Baby Malinga is here': Twitter hails Matheesha Pathirana's dream IPL debut

Firstpost  

Matheesha Pathirana had a match to remember on Sunday after he trapped Gujarat Titans’ opener Shubman Gill leg before on the first ball of his IPL debut. Matheesha Pathirana had a match to remember on Sunday when he trapped Gujarat Titans’ opener Shubman Gill leg before on the first ball of his IPL debut. #IPL2022 — Gagan Thakur May 15, …

On this day in 2007: Lasith Malinga scalped four wickets in four balls in World Cup match against South Africa
2 years, 9 months ago

On this day in 2007: Lasith Malinga scalped four wickets in four balls in World Cup match against South Africa

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It was on this day in 2007 that Sri Lankan bowler Lasith Malinga reached one of the high points of his cricketing journey. It was on this day in 2007 that Sri Lankan bowler Lasith Malinga reached one of the high points of his cricketing journey by picking up four wickets in four balls. In the match played at the …

Sri Lanka great Lasith Malinga retires from all forms of cricket
3 years, 4 months ago

Sri Lanka great Lasith Malinga retires from all forms of cricket

Hindustan Times  

Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. That’s why I want to thank Sri Lankan cricket board and my team members and Mumbai Indians cricket team and team member, especially team owners and officials," Malinga said. "Melbourne stars team members and officials, Kent Cricket Club members and officials, Rangpur Riders team members …

Lasith Malinga announces retirement from all forms of cricket
3 years, 4 months ago

Lasith Malinga announces retirement from all forms of cricket

India TV News  

Veteran Sri Lanka cricketer Lasith Malinga on Tuesday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. In 226 appearances in the ODI format, Malinga picked 338 wickets at 28.87 and an economy rate of 5.35 with three hat-tricks which includes four consecutive wickets against South Africa in Guyana in 2007. "The experience that I have gained through the past 17 …

Lasith Malinga could return to Sri Lanka side to play World T20
3 years, 8 months ago

Lasith Malinga could return to Sri Lanka side to play World T20

India TV News  

Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga could return to the national team for the T20 World Cup, said the national selection committee chairman Pramodya Wickramasinghe. He is in our plans for the forthcoming T20 tours, including the T20 World Cup coming up in October," said Wickramasinghe. With back-to-back T20 World Cups scheduled in 2021 and 2022, Sri Lanka would need …

Rohit Sharma: Malinga's experience will be missed in IPL 2020
4 years, 3 months ago

Rohit Sharma: Malinga's experience will be missed in IPL 2020

The Hindu  

Lasith Malinga has been one of the key members of Mumbai Indians over the past few years. READ| Mumbai captain Rohit Sharma admits that his team will miss the incomparable Malinga — the tournament’s highest wicket-taker with 170 scalps. I have said it many times, whenever we sort of find ourselves in trouble, Malinga was the one to bail us …

Rohit Sharma names three Mumbai Indians bowlers who can replace ‘incomparable’ Lasith Malinga in IPL 2020
4 years, 3 months ago

Rohit Sharma names three Mumbai Indians bowlers who can replace ‘incomparable’ Lasith Malinga in IPL 2020

Hindustan Times  

Admitting that it’s a difficult task to fill Lasith Malinga’s boots because of his ‘unbelievable’ past performances, Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma on Thursday named three fast bowlers who he thinks can do a good job in the Sri Lankan legend’s absence in IPL 2020. Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma celebrates with Lasith Malinga “I don’t think it is easy …

IPL’s most successful bowler, Lasith Malinga, to miss 2020 season; Mumbai Indians name replacement
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL’s most successful bowler, Lasith Malinga, to miss 2020 season; Mumbai Indians name replacement

Hindustan Times  

Sri Lanka veteran fast bowler Lasith Malinga on Wednesday announced that he will be unavailable for the 13th edition of Indian Premier League which kicks off from September 19th. Mumbai Indians announced Australian speedster James Pattinson as Malinga’s replacement for the upcoming season. IPL 2020 Full Coverage Mumbai Indians owner Akash Ambani welcomed Pattinson on board and extended full support …

Mumbai Indians pacer Malinga likely to miss first few IPL matches - Cricket news
4 years, 4 months ago

Mumbai Indians pacer Malinga likely to miss first few IPL matches - Cricket news

The Hindu  

Veteran Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga is likely to be unavailable for the first few games of Mumbai Indians in the upcoming Indian Premier League due to personal reasons. Dogged by frequent knee injuries in recent times, the cricketer with a unique slinging action did not attend the residential conditioning camps that Sri Lanka Cricket organised in June and July. …

Lasith Malinga set to miss first few matches of IPL 2020 for Mumbai Indians
4 years, 4 months ago

Lasith Malinga set to miss first few matches of IPL 2020 for Mumbai Indians

India TV News  

Veteran Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga might miss the first few matches of the impending IPL 2020 for the defending champions Mumbai Indians owing to personal reasons. Malinga had successfully defended eight runs in the final over for Mumbai Indians during the summit clash against Chennai Super Kings last year, despite having conceded 42 runs in his first three …

Lasith Malinga ready to quit T20 captaincy after series loss to India
5 years ago

Lasith Malinga ready to quit T20 captaincy after series loss to India

The Hindu  

Lasith Malinga said on Sunday he was ready to stand down as Sri Lanka’s Twenty20 skipper after the team’s humiliating 2-0 loss to India in its latest foreign tour. He said Sri Lankan bowlers weren’t able to restrict opponents while the batsmen were incapable of putting up the 170 runs needed for a fighting chance in a match. “We don’t …

Ready to accept reponsibility for team's performance: Lasith Malinga ready to quit after T20 debacle in India
5 years ago

Ready to accept reponsibility for team's performance: Lasith Malinga ready to quit after T20 debacle in India

India TV News  

Veteran pacer Lasith Malinga on Sunday said that he is ready to take on responsibility for team's poor show in the recently-concluded T20I series against India this month and subsequently step down from his position. Sri Lanka lost the series 2-0 in India and the skipper felt that the visitors were not just good enough to trouble the formidable Men …

IND vs SL, 2nd T20I: We missed 'main bowler' Udana, feels Lasith Malinga
5 years ago

IND vs SL, 2nd T20I: We missed 'main bowler' Udana, feels Lasith Malinga

India TV News  

Sri Lanka captain Lasith Malinga said on Tuesday that they missed their "main bowler" Isuru Udana who got injured during warm-up just before they went out to defend 143 in the second T20I against India on Tuesday. Sri Lanka lost by seven wickets as India trampled them to take 1-0 lead in the three-match series at the Holkar Stadium here. …

IND vs SL: Malinga Won't Mind Retiring Anytime If SL Makes World T20 Knockouts
5 years ago

IND vs SL: Malinga Won't Mind Retiring Anytime If SL Makes World T20 Knockouts

ABP News  

Sri Lanka captain Lasith Malinga won’t mind bidding adieu to the shortest format in international cricket if his team qualifies for the knockout stage at the ICC T20 World Cup, slated to be held in Australia later this year. Talking about the series, Malinga said they would target Indian pacer and his Mumbai Indians colleague Jaspirt Bumrah since he is …

India vs Sri Lanka: From Angelo Mathews to Isuru Udana, five visiting players to watch out for in upcoming T20I series
5 years ago

India vs Sri Lanka: From Angelo Mathews to Isuru Udana, five visiting players to watch out for in upcoming T20I series

Firstpost  

Sri Lanka, who are ranked seventh in ICC T20I rankings, take on India in a three-match T20I series, starting 5th January in Guwahati. India will lock horns with Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series, starting 5th January in Guwahati. Here, we take a look at five Sri Lankan players who could make an impact during the upcoming T20I series. …

India vs Sri Lanka: Pacer Lasith Malinga to captain visitors' squad, Angelo Mathews set to make T20I return
5 years ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Pacer Lasith Malinga to captain visitors' squad, Angelo Mathews set to make T20I return

Firstpost  

Colombo: Former skipper Angelo Mathews on Wednesday returned to the Sri Lanka squad for the three-match T20 International series against India starting in Guwahati on 5 January. Mathews played his last T20 International against South Africa in August, 2018, when he led Sri Lanka to a three-wicket win. Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement that the 16-member squad will …

Can play T20 for 2 more years: Lasith Malinga does U-turn on retirement
5 years, 1 month ago

Can play T20 for 2 more years: Lasith Malinga does U-turn on retirement

India TV News  

Sri Lanka captain and veteran pacer Lasith Malinga has had a rethink on his decision to retire after next year's Twenty20 World Cup, saying he can carry on for another two years. As a captain, because I've played so many T20s around the world that I feel I can manage that period for maybe another two years," Malinga told 'ESPNCricinfo'. …

WATCH: Sri Lanka's 17-Year-Old 'New Malinga' Who Picked 6 Wickets In College Cricket
5 years, 3 months ago

WATCH: Sri Lanka's 17-Year-Old 'New Malinga' Who Picked 6 Wickets In College Cricket

ABP News  

Trinity College Kandy produces another Slinga !! 17 Year old Matheesha Pathirana took 6 wickets for 7 Runs on his debut game for Trinity !! #lka pic.twitter.com/q5hrI0Gl68 — Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88cricket) September 26, 2019 2004 was the year when a 21-year-old boy named Lasith Malinga created a buzz overnight with his sling bowling action. His unconventional way of bowling favoured …

Lasith Malinga takes four wickets in four balls to deny New Zealand Twenty20 series sweep
5 years, 4 months ago

Lasith Malinga takes four wickets in four balls to deny New Zealand Twenty20 series sweep

The Hindu  

Lasith Malinga claimed four wickets in as many balls against New Zealand as Sri Lanka recorded a resounding 37-run win in the third and final Twenty20 match of the series. Needing 126 to complete a 3-0 sweep, the Black Caps reached 15 before losing their first wicket, Colin Munro becoming Malinga's 100th T20 victim for Sri Lanka. READ| W,W,W,W - …

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand: Lasith Malinga's five-wicket haul including hat-trick floors Black Caps in 3rd T20 as hosts claim consolation win
5 years, 4 months ago

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand: Lasith Malinga's five-wicket haul including hat-trick floors Black Caps in 3rd T20 as hosts claim consolation win

Firstpost  

Malinga now has five hat-tricks in international cricket to his name, with three in one-day internationals and two in T20Is. Kandy: Lasith Malinga claimed four wickets in four balls for the second time in his career to lead Sri Lanka to a 37-run consolation win over New Zealand in the third Twenty20 international on Friday. The 36-year-old Malinga bowled Colin …

Lasith Malinga takes four wickets in four balls, this time in T20Is against New Zealand
5 years, 4 months ago

Lasith Malinga takes four wickets in four balls, this time in T20Is against New Zealand

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Malinga, who once achieved a similar feat in the 2007 50-over World Cup in South Africa, also took the wicket of Tim Seifert, for eight, to register a five-wicket haul and take his T20 tally to 104. Kandy: Sri Lanka’s Lasith Malinga Friday wreaked havoc after becoming the first bowler in Twenty20 internationals to claim 100 wickets as he struck …

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, Highlights, 3rd T20I at Pallekele, Full Cricket Score: Lasith Malinga fires hosts to consolation win
5 years, 4 months ago

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, Highlights, 3rd T20I at Pallekele, Full Cricket Score: Lasith Malinga fires hosts to consolation win

Firstpost  

Follow live updates on the third T20I between Sri Lanka and New Zealand, taking place at the Pallekele International Stadium, on our live blog here. Toggle between the tabs above to switch between quick scorecard, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary 2nd T20I Report: Colin de Grandhomme and Tom Bruce scored half-centuries and shared 109 runs for the fourth wicket Tuesday …

Jasprit Bumrah gives 5-star rating to Lasith Malinga's hat-trick vs New Zealand
5 years, 4 months ago

Jasprit Bumrah gives 5-star rating to Lasith Malinga's hat-trick vs New Zealand

India Today  

Yorker King Lasith Malinga was at his best in the 3rd T20I between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Pallekele on Friday and the apprentice Jasprit Bumrah was in awe of his master. Simply amazing Jasprit Bumrah September 6, 2019 Malinga finished with figures of 5/6 in his 4-over quota as the Sri Lanka captain left New Zealand in a …

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand: Lasith Malinga overtakes Shahid Afridi as highest wicket-taker in T20Is
5 years, 4 months ago

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand: Lasith Malinga overtakes Shahid Afridi as highest wicket-taker in T20Is

Firstpost  

Malinga achieved the feat in his 74th T20I when he bowled Colin de Grandhomme, to take his tally of wickets in the format to 99, one better than Shahid Afridi Kandy: Sri Lanka paceman Lasith Malinga on Sunday became the highest wicket-taker in T20Is with his 99th scalp in the first match against New Zealand, surpassing Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi. Malinga, …

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand: Lasith Malinga surpasses Shahid Afridi to become leading wicket-taker in T20Is
5 years, 4 months ago

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand: Lasith Malinga surpasses Shahid Afridi to become leading wicket-taker in T20Is

India Today  

Sri Lanka captain Lasith Malinga on Sunday became the leading wicket-taker in T20 Internationals, surpassing former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi’s tally of 98 wickets. Sri Lanka pacer Malinga, who took 2 wickets for 23 runs in his four overs during the first T20I against New Zealand, took his tally to 99 wickets from 74 matches to go past Afridi’s 98 …

Sri Lanka to dedicate third Bangladesh ODI to Kulasekara
5 years, 5 months ago

Sri Lanka to dedicate third Bangladesh ODI to Kulasekara

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka will dedicate Wednesday's third one-day international against Bangladesh to fast bowler Nuwan Kulasekara who recently announced his retirement from international cricket. Kulasekara made his Sri Lanka debut with an ODI against England in 2003 and played a key part in Sri Lanka's T20 Men's World Cup victory in 2014. He was a vital member of the Sri Lanka …

From one slinger to another: Bumrah says will continue to admire Malinga
5 years, 5 months ago

From one slinger to another: Bumrah says will continue to admire Malinga

The Hindu  

Similar to Lasith Malinga in more ways than one, Jasprit Bumrah says he will “continue to admire” the Sri Lankan pace ace, who ended his career in a blaze of glory. I have been playing for the last 15 years for Sri Lanka and this is the right time to move on,” Malinga, who finished his ODI career with 338 …

1st ODI, SL vs BAN: Malinga downs Bangladesh on farewell after Perera ton
5 years, 5 months ago

1st ODI, SL vs BAN: Malinga downs Bangladesh on farewell after Perera ton

The Hindu  

Kusal Perera's blistering century set up Lasith Malinga for a triumphant ODI farewell as Sri Lanka crushed Bangladesh by 91 runs in Colombo. Mathews' long-time colleague Malinga was the man the fans had come to see and he did not disappoint, closing the show to huge acclaim as Thisara Perera held a steepler to halt a breezy 18 from last …

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: Lasith Malinga gives himself fitting farewell with 3-wicket haul as hosts win 1st ODI
5 years, 5 months ago

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: Lasith Malinga gives himself fitting farewell with 3-wicket haul as hosts win 1st ODI

Firstpost  

Colombo: Lasith Malinga shone in his farewell match after Kusal Perera struck a quick-fire century as Sri Lanka crushed Bangladesh by 91 runs in the first one-day of a three-match series in Colombo on Friday. AFP Mushfiqur made 67 while Sabbir added 60 as the duo shared an 111-run partnership for the fifth wicket but Bangladesh stuttered to 223 all …

Highlights, Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI in Colombo, Full cricket score: Lasith Malinga signs off with impressive spell as SL clinch victory
5 years, 5 months ago

Highlights, Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI in Colombo, Full cricket score: Lasith Malinga signs off with impressive spell as SL clinch victory

Firstpost  

Follow live updates of the 1st ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Colombo. Toggle between the tabs above to switch between quick scorecard, full scorecard and ball-by-ball updates Preview: The most fitting farewell for retiring paceman Lasith Malinga will be to win the series-opening limited-overs international against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne said Thursday. Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal …

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: Tamim Iqbal says visitors won't be distracted by Lasith Malinga's retirement, will continue to play hard cricket
5 years, 5 months ago

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: Tamim Iqbal says visitors won't be distracted by Lasith Malinga's retirement, will continue to play hard cricket

Firstpost  

Malinga will play his final one-day international in Colombo Friday in the first of three one-day internationals against Bangladesh, although he hopes to continue playing in the shorter T20 format. Colombo: Stand-in Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal on Thursday paid tribute to retiring Sri Lankan star Lasith Malinga but said the fast bowler’s farewell match would not distract his team from …

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: Dimuth Karunaratne targets winning farewell for Lasith Malinga
5 years, 5 months ago

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: Dimuth Karunaratne targets winning farewell for Lasith Malinga

The Hindu  

The most fitting farewell for retiring paceman Lasith Malinga will be to win the series-opening limited-overs international against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne said on Thursday. ‘Great ambassador’ Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal said even though Malinga’s achievements and legacy are phenomenal, his line-up will play hard to prevent a Sri Lanka victory in the fast bowler’s last ODI. “Even …

Lasith Malinga: ‘I’m very happy to leave at this time’
5 years, 5 months ago

Lasith Malinga: ‘I’m very happy to leave at this time’

The Hindu  

Veteran Sri Lankan star Lasith Malinga said Thursday he was “very happy” to make way for younger players as he calls time on his illustrious 15-year career in the 50-over format. “We may have had some setbacks, but we have the capability to win another World Cup,” he added, pointing to Sri Lanka’s success at the 1996 World Cup and …

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: Lasith Malinga 'very happy' to leave, feels his absence will give opportunity to new players
5 years, 5 months ago

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: Lasith Malinga 'very happy' to leave, feels his absence will give opportunity to new players

Firstpost  

Malinga will play his final one-day international in Colombo Friday in the first of three ODIs against Bangladesh, but hopes to continue playing in the shorter T20 format. Colombo: Veteran Sri Lankan star Lasith Malinga said Thursday he was “very happy” to make way for younger players as he calls time on his illustrious 15-year career in the 50-over format. …

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: Sri Lanka to bid farewell to Lasith Malinga
5 years, 5 months ago

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: Sri Lanka to bid farewell to Lasith Malinga

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka will start looking to replace key wicket-taker Lasith Malinga when the shaggy-haired fast bowler calls it quits after the first one-day international against Bangladesh on Friday. Both teams go into the three-game series nursing a World Cup hangover, with Sri Lanka facing an especially tough rebuilding task with the loss of the instantly recognisable Malinga. The blond-highlighted bowler …

Lasith Malinga to play T20s after quitting ODIs
5 years, 5 months ago

Lasith Malinga to play T20s after quitting ODIs

The Hindu  

Veteran Sri Lankan pace bowler Lasith Malinga Tuesday confirmed he will retire from one-day international cricket after the first match against Bangladesh but hopes to play T20 cricket. READ: Lasith Malinga to quit ODIs after first Bangladesh match “Friday will be the last day you will see me playing a ODI match,” Malinga said. “If you can, please come for …

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: Lasith Malinga hopes to play in next T20 World Cup, says doesn't mind losing spot to better players
5 years, 5 months ago

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: Lasith Malinga hopes to play in next T20 World Cup, says doesn't mind losing spot to better players

Firstpost  

Malinga invited fans to his farewell ODI at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday and said the cricket board agreed to his request to retire from the 50-over format of the game. Colombo: Veteran Sri Lankan pace bowler Lasith Malinga Tuesday confirmed he will retire from one-day international cricket after the first match against Bangladesh but hopes to …

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: Dimuth Karunaratne says finding wicket-taking bowlers after Lasith Malinga's retirement a priority
5 years, 5 months ago

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: Dimuth Karunaratne says finding wicket-taking bowlers after Lasith Malinga's retirement a priority

Firstpost  

Both teams go into the three-game series nursing a World Cup hangover, with Sri Lanka facing an especially tough rebuilding task with the loss of the instantly recognisable Malinga. Colombo: Sri Lanka will start looking to replace key wicket-taker Lasith Malinga when the shaggy-haired fast bowler calls it quits after the first one-day international against Bangladesh on Friday. The blond-highlighted …

Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga to retire from ODI's after Bangladesh game
5 years, 5 months ago

Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga to retire from ODI's after Bangladesh game

Daily Mail  

Lasith Malinga will retire from ODI after Friday game against Bangladesh Sri Lanka fast bowling ace Lasith Malinga will retire from 50-over internationals after Friday's first match against Bangladesh in Colombo, the 35-year-old has said. Malinga played his last test in 2010 but continued playing the shorter formats and has taken 335 wickets from 225 one-day internationals for Sri Lanka, …

Lasith Malinga to quit ODIs after first Bangladesh match
5 years, 5 months ago

Lasith Malinga to quit ODIs after first Bangladesh match

The Hindu  

Veteran Sri Lankan pace bowler Lasith Malinga will retire from one-day international after the first match of a three-match series against Bangladesh, skipper Dimuth Karunaratne said on Monday. Malinga was named to the 22-man Sri Lanka squad for the series with matches scheduled for July 26, 28 and 31 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. But speaking at the …

World Cup 2019, IND vs SL: Angelo Mathews century takes Sri Lanka to 264
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019, IND vs SL: Angelo Mathews century takes Sri Lanka to 264

The Hindu  

The back-story was about potential leading the way to performance before it all unravelled through a spate of injuries. Angelo Mathews was once considered as Sri Lanka’s miracle-dispenser but the former captain had fitness issues that forced him to temporarily abandon bowling besides suffering a spike in his weight. At Headingley, where Saturday dawn’s drizzle paved the way for glorious …

Malinga equals Akram, becomes joint third-highest wicket-taker in World Cups
5 years, 6 months ago

Malinga equals Akram, becomes joint third-highest wicket-taker in World Cups

The Hindu  

Lasith Malinga on Monday became the joint third-highest wicket-taker in World Cups with 55 wickets, equalling Pakistan legend Wasim Akram's tally with a three-wicket haul against the West Indies in Durham. READ| World Cup 2019: Fernando, Mathews help Sri Lanka past West Indies Malinga played his first World Cup in 2007 in the Caribbean, where he finished with 18 wickets …

Watch Highlights: Sri Lanka Hand West Indies Their 6th Loss of WC
5 years, 6 months ago

Watch Highlights: Sri Lanka Hand West Indies Their 6th Loss of WC

The Quint  

Ton-up Nicholas Pooran played the innings of his life but Angelo Mathews delivered the ball of the match to get his wicket and help Sri Lanka to a 23-run victory over the West Indies in an inconsequential but thrilling World Cup tie on Monday. But it turned out to be a rip-roaring affair in the end in which Pooran slammed …

Lasith Malinga a legend: Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne in awe of England slayer
5 years, 6 months ago

Lasith Malinga a legend: Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne in awe of England slayer

India Today  

Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne cut a delighted figure as he interacted with the press after their upset win over hosts England at Headingley in Leeds on Friday. Malinga, as Karunaratne acknowledges, did exactly that as he led the Sri Lankan bowling charge from the front, picking up four wickets in a match-winning spell on a sluggish wicket at Headingley. …

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