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Lasith Malinga

Lasith Malinga

Height: 1.73 m DOB: August 28, 1983

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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IPL 2020: Mumbai Indians will look to shrug off 2014 horror, overcome Malinga's absence

Cricket | Sep 13, 2020, 01:23 PM IST

Mumbai do have a solid team, certain to put them in the playoffs. They have a mighty batting lineup and equally strong bowling options to choose from despite the absence of Lasith Malinga.

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IPL 2020: Lasith Malinga opts out of upcoming season; James Pattinson to replace him at MI

Cricket | Sep 02, 2020, 06:21 PM IST

Lasith Malinga has withdrawn from the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League due to personal reasons.

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Sri Lanka legend and IPL great Lasith Malinga turns 37

Cricket | Aug 28, 2020, 12:43 PM IST

Lasith Malinga, widely regarded as one of the most impactful limited-overs bowlers of all time, is celebrating his 37th birthday today.

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

Cricket | Aug 21, 2020, 05:01 PM IST

Malinga had successfully defended eight runs in the final over for Mumbai Indians during the summit clash against Chennai Super Kings last year.

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Michael Hussey picks Dhoni as captain of his all-time 'Fearsome' IPL XI; no Malinga, Gayle

Cricket | Jul 03, 2020, 04:11 PM IST

The team comprised of some formidable cricketers while also missing out on some of the big names. 

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Malinga will have to change his run-up routine with new ICC rules, points out Sachin

Cricket | Jun 23, 2020, 08:57 PM IST

Malinga is known to kiss the ball often at the start of his run-up which is what Tendulkar pointed out.

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No Lasith Malinga in Sri Lanka's second residential training camp in Kandy

Cricket | Jun 18, 2020, 07:10 PM IST

Lasith Malinga was not the part of the 24-member squad for the second residential training camp in Kandy.

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From one toe-crusher to another: Bumrah calls Malinga the 'best yorker bowler in the world'

Cricket | Jun 04, 2020, 08:36 PM IST

Jasprit Bumrah has called Lasith Malinga the 'best yorker bowler in the world'.

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We missed out the real champion: Rohit reacts after Mumbai share his, Raina's MI-CSK combined XI

Cricket | May 14, 2020, 11:51 PM IST

Raina and Rohit on Tuesday selected their combined playing XI comprising players from Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians during an Instagram Live discussion. 

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He has consistently used that yorker: Pietersen on picking Malinga as best bowler in IPL history

Cricket | Apr 20, 2020, 07:50 PM IST

The Sri Lankan T20I captain was part of a list of 10 other bowlers alongside Dale Steyn, Ashish Nehra, Sunil Narine and Jasprit Bumrah for the award.

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In numbers | Does MS Dhoni truly 'own' Lasith Malinga in IPL?

Cricket | Apr 06, 2020, 08:43 PM IST

In this piece, we will look at the IPL meetings between the two veterans of the game and comprehend if Dhoni truly "owns" Malinga.

MS Dhoni owns Lasith Malinga in IPL: Scott Styris

MS Dhoni owns Lasith Malinga in IPL: Scott Styris

Cricket | Apr 06, 2020, 12:29 PM IST

According to Styris, the battle between MI and CSK is also about the best finisher of the game against best death bowler and in that Dhoni owns Lasith Malinga.

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Lasith Malinga ready to quit after T20 debacle in India

Cricket | Jan 12, 2020, 04:11 PM IST

After the first match was abandoned, Sri Lanka lost the Indore clash despite a good show from the batters and suffered a defeat in the third game as well when the batters failed to chase 170 runs. 

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India vs Sri Lanka: Lasith Malinga takes blame for 0-2 drubbing against India

Cricket | Jan 11, 2020, 12:45 PM IST

Sri Lanka captain Lasith Malinga said lack of early wickets and partnerships were the main reasons behind their meek surrender.

3rd T20I | Need to learn how to handle these situations: Lasith Malinga after series defeat against

Need to learn how to handle these situations: Lasith Malinga after series defeat against India

Cricket | Jan 10, 2020, 11:21 PM IST

Sri Lanka succumbed to a 78-run loss at the Maharashtra Cricket Association stadium here to lose the three-match series 0-2.

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

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

Cricket | Jan 07, 2020, 11:41 PM IST

Sri Lanka lost by seven wickets as India trampled them to take 1-0 lead in the three-match series at the Holkar Stadium.

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Don't mind retiring after Sri Lanka qualify for World T20 knockouts: Lasith Malinga

Cricket | Jan 04, 2020, 08:01 PM IST

Sri Lanka captain Lasith Malinga said he wants to lead the 2014 T20 champions to at least the knock-out stage at the upcoming edition.

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Did Lasith Malinga teach Jasprit Bumrah the art of yorker? 'Not true,' says the bowler

Cricket | Jan 03, 2020, 12:08 PM IST

Jasprit Bumrah has been one of the most accurate bowlers in the world when it comes to bowling yorkers at the death overs.

11 big records shattered in last decade

From a maiden ODI 200 to Muralitharan’s 800-wicket in Test: 11 big records shattered in this decade

Cricket | Dec 27, 2019, 08:39 PM IST

Let us take a look at the list of records made and shattered in the last decade (2010-19)

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

Cricket | Nov 20, 2019, 11:54 AM IST

Lasith Malinga said he is waiting to hear from Sri Lanka Cricket on whether he would be leading the side in the T20 World Cup next year.

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