Lasith Malinga Biography
Lasith Malinga, born on August 28, 1983, in Galle, Sri Lanka, is a legendary cricketer renowned for his distinctive sling bowling action. Known as the “Slinga Malinga,” he made his international debut in 2004 and quickly gained fame for his lethal yorkers and ability to strike early in matches. Malinga holds the record for the most wickets in T20 international cricket and has been a pivotal figure in Sri Lanka’s cricketing history. His career highlights include leading Sri Lanka to victory in the 2014 ICC World Twenty20. Malinga retired from international cricket in 2019 but continues to inspire with his unmatched bowling prowess.
General Information About Famous Cricketer Lasith Malinga
Full Name Lasith Malinga Nickname Slinga Malinga Profession Cricketer Date of Birth August 28, 1983 Current Age 41 years, 1 months, 18 days Wife Tanya Perera Nationality Sri Lankan
Exploring Lasith Malinga Personal Journey
Name Lasith Malinga Birth Name Lasith Malinga Nick Name Slinga Malinga Height 5’ 7” Figure – Chest: 41 Inches Weight 75 kg (165 lbs) Eye Color Dark Brown Hair Color Black (Dyed Golden-Brown) Religion Buddhism Present Address Galle, Sri Lanka Hometown Galle, Sri Lanka
Lasith Malinga Education
Degree/Qualification Institute/University Primary Education Vidyakara Vidyalaya Secondary Education Mahinda College
Lasith Malinga Favorite
Category Details Food Rice and Curry Actor/Actress Tom Cruise Musicians Michael Jackson Song “Billie Jean” Book N/A Hobbies Playing cricket, surfing Films Action movies Colour Blue Perfume N/A Director Steven Spielberg Holiday Destinations Maldives, Australia Likes Fast bowling, challenges
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Lasith Malinga Career Journey
Year Team/Club Role 2004 Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Fast Bowler 2005-2019 Mumbai Indians (IPL) Player 2007-2019 Southern Express (SLPL) Player 2011-2019 Guyana Amazon Warriors (CPL) Player 2011-2020 Galle Cricket Club (Domestic) Player 2011-2015 Jamaica Tallawahs (CPL) Player 2021 Rangpur Rangers (BPL) Player
Lasith Malinga Career Statistics
International Information National Side Sri Lanka (2004–2020) Test Debut (cap 99) 1 July 2004 vs Australia Last Test 3 August 2010 vs India ODI Debut (cap 123) 17 July 2004 vs UAE Last ODI 26 July 2019 vs Bangladesh ODI Shirt Number 99 T20I Debut (cap 8) 15 June 2006 vs England Last T20I 6 March 2020 vs West Indies T20I Shirt Number 99
Domestic Team Information Years Team 2001–2004 Galle 2004–2021 Nondescripts 2007 Kent 2008–2017; 2019–2020 Mumbai Indians 2010–2011 Basnahira 2012 Ruhuna Royals 2012–2014 Melbourne Stars 2013 Dhaka Gladiators 2013 Guyana Amazon Warriors 2014 Southern Express 2017 Rangpur Riders 2019 Khulna Titans
Career Statistics Test ODI T20I First-Class (FC) Matches 30 226 84 84 Runs Scored 275 567 136 585 Batting Average 11.45 6.83 3.47 9.75 100s/50s 0/1 0/1 0/0 0/1 Top Score 64 56 27 64 Balls Bowled 5,209 10,936 1,781 11,927 Wickets 101 338 107 257 Bowling Average 33.15 28.87 20.36 30.28 5 Wickets in Innings 3 8 2 7 10 Wickets in Match 0 0 0 0 Best Bowling 5/50 6/38 5/6 6/17 Catches/Stumpings 7/– 31/– 20/– 24/–
Medal Record Men’s Cricket Representing Sri Lanka ICC Cricket World Cup Runner-up 2007 West Indies Runner-up 2011 India–Bangladesh–Sri Lanka ICC T20 World Cup Winner 2014 Bangladesh Runner-up 2009 England Runner-up 2012 Sri Lanka ACC Asia Cup Winner 2014 Bangladesh Runner-up 2010 Sri Lanka Indian Premier League (Mumbai Indians) Winner 2019 Winner 2017 Winner 2015 Winner 2013 Runner-up 2010 Champions League T20 (Mumbai Indians) Winner 2013 Winner 2011
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