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Stopping Sharma from a fifth gives Malinga another motivation to try and finish his World Cup career in style. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Lasith Malinga seeks to ruin India's bid for top spot

India has booked an appointment in the semifinals, and Sri Lanka can ruin India's bid to top the standings in their group match finale.

05 Jul 2019 4:02 PM

Malinga said his team is in a good position but could not qualify for the semi-finals as their two matches were washed out. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Dhoni should play for another one or two years': Malinga

Considered as India's best finisher, Dhoni has been facing severe criticism for his baffling batting approach against England.

05 Jul 2019 11:01 AM

Malinga's haul saw him become just the fourth bowler to take 50 wickets at the World Cup (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Legend' Malinga too much for England at World Cup

The veteran paceman took four for 43 as Sri Lanka, defending a seemingly modest total of 232-9

22 Jun 2019 1:37 PM

Malinga, who finished with figures of 4-43, became only the fourth bowler to capture 50 or more wickets in the competition after Australia’s Glenn McGrath (71), his compatriot Muttiah Muralitharan (68) and Pakistan’s Wasim Akram (55). (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Lasith Malinga rips apart England

Chasing 233 for victory on a slow track, England struggled against veteran Malinga’s variations before they fell to their second defeat.

22 Jun 2019 10:54 AM

The match against England on Tuesday will also be witnessed by Shammi Silva, the SLC chief. (Photo: AFP)

Lasith Malinga bears expenses of his two recent Sri Lanka trips; rejoins WC squad

He returned a day prior to the team's match and played against Australia on 15th June and went again to Sri Lanka for mother-in-law's alms giving.

20 Jun 2019 12:20 PM

Malinga had a match to forget in the opening 10-wicket defeat by New Zealand when he conceded 46 runs in five overs without taking a wicket. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Lasith Malinga to fly back home

Sri Lanka Cricket said the 35-year-old fast bowler would depart after the match against Bangladesh in Bristol.

11 Jun 2019 2:43 PM

Lasith Malinga hopes to remain in winning squad

Lasith Malinga has not won an ODI in a Sri Lanka shirt since their victory over Zimbabwe at Hambantota on 6 July 2017.

07 Jun 2019 11:59 AM

Lasith Malinga shares trade secret with Marcus Stoinis

It prompted the official cricket World Cup twitter handle to post a video of Malinga giving ‘slow ball’ secrets.

29 May 2019 12:36 AM

After the warm-up match, everyone was surprised to see Malinga sharing tips with the Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis on how to deliver a slower ball. (Photo: AP)

'Bowlers will be game changers in World Cup 2019', says Lasith Malinga

The 35-year-old was a vital cog in the IPL franchise Mumbai Indians bowling unit this year.

28 May 2019 12:46 PM

When asked how he still manages to nail it, he said it comes from putting in extra hard work after training. (Photo: ICC/twitter)

Watch: Malinga teaches Stoinis how to bowl a slower delivery

Despite being 35 years old, Malinga has ensured with his variations he remains one of the most intelligent bowlers in the death overs.

28 May 2019 11:51 AM

Sri Lankan speedster, who needs just one more ODI wicket to topple compatriot Sanath Jayasuriya and move into the all-time top 10 list, said he enjoys playing in the England because of the testing conditions it offers. (Photo: AFP)

'I will be trying and that would be special': Malinga on taking World Cup hattricks

The 35-year-old was a vital cog in the IPL franchise Mumbai Indians bowling unit, claiming 16 wickets to help his side win fourth title.

27 May 2019 2:37 PM

Always a dark horse in this showpiece event, Sri Lanka have an impressive World Cup record with one title, two runner-up finish and one semifinal appearance but this time they will start as the weakest opponent. (Photo: AFP)

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka needs miracle to emerge as World Cup winners

Sri Lanka have an impressive World Cup record with one title, two runner-up finish and one semifinal appearance.

21 May 2019 2:04 PM

Players and support staff of Mumbai Indians pose after winning their fourth IPL trophy on Sunday. (Photo: P Surendra)

IPL 2019: Five Star Rohit Sharma shines bright

Rohit was spoilt for choice when asked to pick the best of his five IPL titles — four with Mumbai Indians and one with Deccan Chargers (2009).

14 May 2019 1:34 AM

Mumbai Indians carry their last-over hero Lasith Malinga after edging Chennai Super Kings to a thrilling victory in the IPL final. (Photo: P Surendra)

IPL 2019: MUM-BHAI!

Mumbai edge Chennai in a last-over thriller to prove who the big brother is by winning their fourth IPL trophy.

13 May 2019 2:20 AM

Sri Lankan team is scheduled to play the ICC warm-up matches against SA on May 24 at Cardiff and against Australia at Southampton on May 27. (Photo: AP)

Malinga to be rested for the matches against Scotland

This was revealed by Ashantha De Mel, the chief selector and manager for the Sri Lankan team.

03 May 2019 4:49 PM

The 35-year-old will be playing the last World Cup of his career in 2019. (Photo: AFP)

ICC World Cup 2019, players to watch out for: Lasith Malinga

Malinga is the only bowler to have three ODI hat-tricks under his belt, making him a dominant force in the limited overs cricket.

03 May 2019 2:52 PM

The team will take on New Zealand in their opening match of the World Cup on June 1 at Cardiff. (Photo: AP)

'Malinga will be the key player for Sri Lanka in the upcoming WC': Chaminda Vaas

Sri Lanka announced the 15-member team for the World Cup last week and Vaas believes that the selectors have done the right job.

24 Apr 2019 11:24 AM

The message he sent in the group was at 11.22 in the morning and that was exactly an hour after he had a call from the chief selector Ashantha de Mel. (Photo: AP)

Lasith Malinga hints at retiring before World Cup, sends message to the players group

According to the sources, the chief selector merely asked him about his availability without guaranteeing him about the captaincy.

18 Apr 2019 8:14 AM

Lasith Malinga to get one-week break

According to sources, Malinga has communicated his decision to his Galle team-mates.

30 Mar 2019 1:20 AM

Chasing 188, Bangalore got off to a brilliant start as openers Parthiv Patel and Moeen Ali charged their side with back to back boundaries before Mumbai captain Rohit Sharma threw a direct hit ball to run-out Ali for 13. (Photo: PTI)

IPL 2019: Mumbai beats Bangalore as IPL umpire misses Malinga's no ball

Bangalore captain Virat Kohli along with Patel (31) and Ab de Villiers hammered Mumbai to pull his side closer to victory.

29 Mar 2019 10:35 AM

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