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

'You have to be a match-winner': Lasith Malinga tells young bowlers

Although Sri Lanka has two more ODIs to play against Bangladesh in the series, the 35-year-old feels it is time for him...

27 July 2019 4:18 PM IST

The 35-year-old Malinga was the teams highest wicket-taker in the recently concluded ICC Mens Cricket World Cup. (Photo: Mahela Jayawardena/Instagram)

Mahela Jayawardena shares special memory with Lasith Malinga

Malinga has 533 wickets in international cricket. He is famous for his unorthodox bowling angle and toe-breaking...

27 July 2019 12:11 PM IST

Lasith Malinga poses with his wife and two kids following his last ODI. (Photo: AFP)

Rohit, Bumrah, Tendulkar post heartfelt messages for Lasith Malinga;...

In his last ODI, Malinga registered figures of 3-38 in his 9.4 overs against Bangladesh on Friday.

27 July 2019 11:29 AM IST

The 35-year-old made his debut against Australia in Test cricket in 2004. (Photo: AFP)

Lasith Malinga bids adieu to international cricket

The pacer had retired from Test cricket in 2011, but he had continued to play other formats since then.

27 July 2019 9:44 AM IST

Bangladeshs Tamim Iqbal walks off after being caught by Australias Josh Hazlewood from a ball by Mitchell Starc during the ICC Champions Trophy, Group A match between Australia and Bangladesh at The Oval in London. (Photo: AP)

'Bangladesh won't be distracted by Malinga's farewell': Tamim Iqbal

Shakib, who made 606 runs and grabbed 11 wickets, has been rested alongside Liton while Saifuddin was ruled out with a...

25 July 2019 8:48 PM IST

Lasith Malinga, 35, is Sri Lankas third-highest ODI wicket-taker with 335 wickets from 225 matches, behind only Chaminda Vaas (399) and Muttiah Muralitharan (523). Malinga needs three wickets to overhaul Anil Kumbles 337 for ninth place on the international list. (Photo:AFP)

Lasith Malinga happy to make way for younger Sri Lankans

Malinga will play his final one-day international in Colombo Friday in the first of three ODIs against Bangladesh.

25 July 2019 8:45 PM IST

Lasith Malinga, 35, is Sri Lankas third-highest ODI wicket-taker with 335 wickets from 225 matches, behind only Chaminda Vaas (399) and Muttiah Muralitharan (523). Malinga needs three wickets to overhaul Anil Kumbles 337 for ninth place on the international list. (Photo:AFP)

Fire-works and decorations await for Lasith Malinga in his last match

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will lighten the R. Premadasa Stadium on Friday on the occasion of Lasith Malinga's retirement...

25 July 2019 5:29 PM IST

Lasith Malinga, 35, is Sri Lankas third-highest ODI wicket-taker with 335 wickets from 225 matches, behind only Chaminda Vaas (399) and Muttiah Muralitharan (523). Malinga needs three wickets to overhaul Anil Kumbles 337 for ninth place on the international list. (Photo:AFP)

Oldest slinger in town: Sri Lanka to farewell shaggy-haired Lasith...

Both teams go into the three-game series nursing a World Cup hangover.

25 July 2019 12:45 PM IST

LAsith Malinga is Sri Lankas third-highest wicket-taker in ODI cricket and has scalped 335 wickets in the format so far. Only Muttiah Muralitharan and Chaminda Vaas have more wickets than him in ODI cricket. (Photo:AP/PTI)

Lasith Malinga to retire after 1st ODI against Bangladesh

The 35-year-old was the team's highest wicket-taker in the recently concluded ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. He took 13...

23 July 2019 10:11 AM IST

Malingas 56 wickets from 29 matches put him third, behind Australian Glenn McGrath (71) and fellow Sri Lankan Muttiah Muralitharan (68), in the list of most successful bowlers in the history of the World Cup. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: 'We've failed to give Malinga a fitting farewell':...

Sri Lanka overcame a top-order collapse to post a competitive 264-7, which India chased down with 6.3 overs to spare.

7 July 2019 2:49 PM IST

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

5 July 2019 4:02 PM IST

Lasith Malinga absolved the Lankan batsmen from any blame, highlighting that they are still gaining in experience and it was the bowlers job to contain the scoring on a flat batting track. (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...

5 July 2019 11:01 AM IST