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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.

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Lasith Malinga

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    Franklin Shines As Mumbai Pull Off Sensational Win Over KKR

    Cricket | May 23, 2011, 10:18 AM

    Kolkata, May 22 : James Franklin struck a blistering 23-ball unbeaten 45 to help Mumbai Indians pull off a sensational five-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the final round-robin league match of the IPL

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    Botha Stars In Rajasthan's Seven Wicket Win Over Mumbai

    Cricket | Apr 29, 2011, 09:39 PM

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    Deccan Chargers Up Against Mighty Mumbai Indians

    Cricket | Apr 23, 2011, 06:20 PM

    Hyderabad, Apr 23: Their campaign has been inconsistent so far and the task does not get any easier for former champions Deccan Chargers as they take on in-form Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League

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    Malinga Announces Retirement From Test Cricket

    Cricket | Apr 22, 2011, 09:37 PM

    Mumbai, Apr 22: Sri Lankan speedster Lasith Malinga, whose sling-arm bowling action and devastating yorkers proved to be a nightmare for batsmen the world over, today announced his retirement from Test cricket because of a

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    Harbhajan Fiver, Rohit's 87 Give MI 8-Runs Win Over CSK

    Cricket | Apr 23, 2011, 03:14 PM

    Mumbai, Apr 22: Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh led a clinical bowling show with a five-wicket haul after Rohit Sharma's batting heroics as Mumbai Indians scored a thrilling eight-run victory over defending champions Chennai Super Kings in

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    Kochi Faces Threats From Sachin, Malinga

    Cricket | Apr 14, 2011, 02:36 PM

    Mumbai, Apr 14 :  After lining up on opposite sides in the memorable World Cup final earlier this month, Sachin Tendulkar and Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga, playing as a combined unit for Mumbai Indians,

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    Murali, Malinga Hold Key To Mumbai Final : Boycott

    Cricket | Mar 31, 2011, 11:55 AM

    London, March 31; The noted cricket commentator Geoffrey Boycott  writing for The Daily Telegraph says it's Muttiah Muralitharan and Lasith Malinga who hold the key to the success in the World Cup final in Mumbai

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  • malinga ruled out of second test due to stiff knee

    Malinga Ruled Out Of Second Test Due To Stiff Knee

    Cricket | Jul 24, 2010, 03:28 PM

    Sri Lanka suffered a big jolt ahead of the second cricket Test against India as paceman Lasith Malinga was today ruled out due to a stiff knee. Malinga's absence from the line-up, which will also

 
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