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Lasith Malinga
Inarguably one of the greatest limited-overs bowlers in his heydays, 'Slinga' Malinga is loved by many around the world not only for his achievements on the field but also off it. His rave hairstyles and slinging bowling action make for great entertainment whenever he is on the field. However, after increasing fitness issues and loss of form, he was dropped from the Lankan side a couple of years ago only to make a successful return in 2018 looking fitter and almost as menacing as he was when he took 4 wickets in 4 balls in the 2007 World Cup. The 2019 English summer could yet prove to be his ultimate swansong as he would be hoping to leave the game that he has loved the most on a high.
Lasith Malinga
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Sri Lanka Cricket names Lasith Malinga as fast bowling consultant ahead of T20 World Cup 2026
Cricket | Dec 30, 2025, 06:04 PM ISTSri Lanka Cricket recently came forward and announced former star pacer Lasith Malinga as their new fast bowling consultant ahead of the latest edition of the T20 World Cup 2026 that is slated to begin on February 7.
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Kuldeep Yadav breaks India record, set to surpass Lasith Malinga to create history in Asia Cup 2025
Cricket | Sep 25, 2025, 06:45 AM ISTKuldeep Yadav became India’s leading wicket-taker in Asia Cup history with 31 scalps after a brilliant 3/18 against Bangladesh. India won by 41 runs to reach the final. Kuldeep is now just three wickets away from breaking Lasith Malinga’s all-time record of 33.
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Imran Tahir equals Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Malinga's record with five-wicket haul in CPL 2025
Cricket | Aug 23, 2025, 09:32 AM ISTImran Tahir is going strong at the age of 46. He is leading from the front as the captain of Guyana Amazon Warriors, picking up a five-wicket haul against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the ninth match of the ongong Caribbean Premier League (CPL) season.
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Mitchell Starc surpasses Lasith Malinga to create all-time World Cup record
Cricket | Jun 21, 2024, 07:36 AM ISTMitchell Starc has been spearheading Australia's pace attack for years and is an ever-reliable figure. The left-arm seamer began his T20 World Cup 2024 campaign with figures of 2/20 against Oman at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
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SRH vs MI: Jasprit Bumrah set to equal Lasith Malinga's Mumbai Indians' record in Hyderabad
Cricket | Mar 27, 2024, 01:56 PM ISTLasith Malinga is an all-time great bowler in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He played for Mumbai Indians throughout his career since making his IPL debut in 2009. Bumrah is the on his way to greatness with the ball and will level Malinga's record in front of him.
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5 players with most IPL wickets in winning cause; R Ashwin chases Lasith Malinga at top in 2024
Sports | Mar 13, 2024, 11:19 PM ISTThe legendary Mumbai Indians bowler Lasith Malinga took 122 wickets in 73 IPL innings in a winning cause while Rajasthan Royals spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has bagged 110 wickets in winning causes in tournament history so far.
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Rajasthan Royals rope in Shane Bond as assistant and fast-bowling coach ahead of IPL 2024
Cricket | Oct 23, 2023, 07:43 PM ISTShane Bond was one of the most feared pacers of his time and played a key role in helping Mumbai Indians claim four titles in the Indian Premier League (IPL) titles. He spearheaded New Zealand's pace attack during his playing career.
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Mumbai Indians rope in legendary Lasith Malinga in elite backroom staff after Shane Bond's departure
Cricket | Oct 20, 2023, 03:12 PM ISTLasith Malinga was a crucial part of the Mumbai Indians team as he helped the team in their successful run at the tournament. Malinga went to Rajasthan Royals in their support staff before returning to the MI setup.
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Lasith Malinga replaces Shane Bond to join Mumbai Indians as bowling coach for IPL 2024
Cricket | Aug 19, 2023, 08:50 PM ISTLasith Malinga took 170 wickets in 122 Indian Premier League matches from 2009 to 2019 and remains Mumbai's leading wicket-taker in tournament history.
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Thailand teenager 7th player in the world to achieve historic feat; emulates Malinga, Rashid
Cricket | Jul 17, 2023, 10:13 AM ISTThailand's Thipatcha Putthawong created history in a T20I against the Netherlands in a T20I by taking four wickets in as many balls.
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Lasith Malinga appointed Sri Lanka's bowling strategy coach for upcoming series against Australia
Cricket | Jun 03, 2022, 11:17 AM ISTSri Lanka is set to play three T20Is, followed by five ODIs in Colombo and Pallekele
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Lasith Malinga returns to Sri Lanka cricket in new role; here are all details
Cricket | Jun 02, 2022, 07:46 PM ISTLasith Malinga has been appointed as the team's Bowling Strategy Coach for the white-ball leg of the series against Australia.
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Malinga joins Rajasthan Royals as fast-bowling coach
Cricket | Mar 11, 2022, 04:18 PM ISTRajasthan Royals on Friday also announced that Paddy Upton has joined the squad as a 'Team Catalyst'.
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Sri Lanka tour of Australia: Lasith Malinga appointed as specialist bowling coach
Cricket | Jan 26, 2022, 09:43 PM ISTSri Lanka are scheduled to play five T20 Internationals in Australia starting from February 11.
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BAN vs SCO T20 World Cup: Shakib surpasses Malinga to become leading wicket-taker in T20Is
Cricket | Oct 17, 2021, 09:01 PM ISTBangladesh stalwart Shakib Al Hasan became the leading wicket-taker in T20Is after taking his second wicket during his team's opening round T20 World Cup match against Scotland.
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Lasith Malinga announces retirement from all forms of cricket
Cricket | Sep 14, 2021, 06:44 PM ISTVeteran Sri Lanka cricketer Lasith Malinga on Tuesday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
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Lasith Malinga could return to Sri Lanka side to play World T20
Cricket | May 10, 2021, 05:07 PM ISTMalinga, who has announced his retirement from ODI cricket, was released by his IPL franchise Mumbai Indians (MI) ahead of the 2021 auctions.
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On this day: Lasith Malinga takes 4 wickets in 4 balls against South Africa
Cricket | Mar 28, 2021, 04:03 PM ISTMalinga would repeat the feat over a decade later in a T20I against New Zealand in 2019.
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Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah give tribute to 'match-winner' Lasith Malinga
Cricket | Jan 21, 2021, 04:49 PM ISTMalinga featured in 122 matches in the IPL, all for Mumbai Indians
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Lasith Malinga retires from franchise cricket, makes himself unavailable for IPL 2021
Cricket | Jan 20, 2021, 10:08 PM ISTMumbai Indians announced the news a few hours after they had announced their 18-member retention squad for IPL 2021 which did not feature Malinga.
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