Lasith Malinga

Malinga's high praise, Marufa says 'Many thanks, Legend'

Bangladesh pacer Marufa Akter made an unforgettable impact in the ICC Women’s World Cup with a fiery opening spell against Pakistan that left cricket fans and legends alike singing her praises.

Hasaranga joins elite T20I list with massive career milestone

Wanindu Hasaranga breached the 100-wicket barrier in T20Is, becoming the eleventh player overall and second Sri Lankan bowler after Lasith Malinga to the milestone. 

Flashback 2018 Asia Cup: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka

Bangladesh won the opening match against Sri Lanka by a crushing 137-run margin at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, courtesy of Mushfiqur Rahim’s 150-ball 144

Malinga remains unsold in IPL

Sri Lanka's Lasith Malinga, one of IPL's best performers over the years, remains unsold at the end of the IPL auctions.

Controversial Malinga falls ill

Sri Lanka's controversial fast bowler Lasith Malinga has been diagnosed with a viral influenza and will sit out the second one-day international against Zimbabwe on Sunday, the cricket board says.

Malinga gets one-year ban for media comments

Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga receive a one-year ban after pleading guilty to comments he made to the media in breach of his contract.

Sri Lanka hope for Malinga magic at Champions Trophy

Sri Lanka turn to old warhorse Lasith Malinga to put fight into their Champions Trophy campaign and reverse their decline in the one-day game.

Angelo Mathews, Lasith Malinga back for Sri Lanka's Champions Trophy bid

A fit-again Angelo Mathews will lead Sri Lanka in June's Champions Trophy in England and Wales, the cricket board announced on Monday, unveiling a 15-member squad which also includes maverick paceman Lasith Malinga.

Malinga recalled

Sri Lanka on Thursday recalled veteran fast bowler Lasith Malinga to the squad for a series of T20Is in Australia this month after his recovery from a long-running knee problem.

May 28, 2017
May 28, 2017

Sri Lanka hope for Malinga magic at Champions Trophy

Sri Lanka turn to old warhorse Lasith Malinga to put fight into their Champions Trophy campaign and reverse their decline in the one-day game.

April 24, 2017
April 24, 2017

Angelo Mathews, Lasith Malinga back for Sri Lanka's Champions Trophy bid

A fit-again Angelo Mathews will lead Sri Lanka in June's Champions Trophy in England and Wales, the cricket board announced on Monday, unveiling a 15-member squad which also includes maverick paceman Lasith Malinga.

February 10, 2017
February 10, 2017

Malinga recalled

Sri Lanka on Thursday recalled veteran fast bowler Lasith Malinga to the squad for a series of T20Is in Australia this month after his recovery from a long-running knee problem.

January 11, 2017
January 11, 2017

Malinga out with dengue

Sri Lanka paceman Lasith Malinga has been ruled out of the Twenty20 and One Day series against South Africa as he has yet to fully recover from a bout of dengue fever, officials said on Tuesday.

April 21, 2016
April 21, 2016

Malinga's knee issue a 'substantial injury'

Sri Lanka Cricket's doctors have confirmed a "substantial injury" to Lasith Malinga's left knee, after the bowler was ruled out of both the World T20 and the ongoing IPL. The SLC medical team has not advised surgery, but said the injury requires rest and periodic reassessment.

April 17, 2016
April 17, 2016

Knee injury rules Malinga out of IPL

Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga is ruled out of the IPL, after Mumbai Indians' medical team deemed him unfit for at least another four months.

March 8, 2016
March 8, 2016

Malinga steps down as captain, Mathews to lead

Defending champions Sri Lanka announced Lasith Malinga was stepping down as captain of their World T20 side Tuesday and Angelo Mathews would instead skipper the team in the tournament in India.

March 1, 2016
March 1, 2016

Bowlers not canon-fodder at Mirpur: Javagal Srinath

When the sporty wicket at Mirpur has earned the ire of Dhoni, Waqar and others, Javagal Srinath, ex-Indian pacer expressed his delight at seeing how bowlers had something going in their favour during the ongoing Asia Cup 2016 at Bangladesh.

May 14, 2015
May 14, 2015

KKR look to seal playoff spot

Kolkata Knight Riders will be assured of a spot in the playoffs if they win against Mumbai Indians, who in turn could climb into a three-way tie for third or fourth place if they overcome KKR.