As if his unusually slingy action, pace, accuracy and swing weren't deadly enough, the Sri Lankan star Lasith Malinga also had a devastating yorker in his armoury that accounted for several top class batsman. He retired as one of the finest limited overs bowlers of all time and is rightly hailed as the role model for any bowler wanting to be successful in the death overs. Pictures Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Lasith Malinga
Updated On: 2022-08-28 11:14 AM IST
Malinga made his international debut in a Test match against Australia in 2004. Although his Test career was shortlived, it was in limited overs cricket where he became a giant of the game. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Lasith Malinga
Lasith picked up a total of 445 wickets across his 310 match limited overs international career (including both ODIs and T20Is). Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Lasith Malinga
The Sri Lankan would make a big name for himself in the IPL as Mumbai Indians' spearhead for a decade. In total he played 110 IPL games in which he picked up 170 wickets. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Lasith Malinga
He is the only bowler to have taken three ODI hattricks and the only bowler to take wickets of 4 consecutive balls on 2 occasions in international cricket. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Lasith Malinga
Malinga has also captained the Sri Lankan cricket team in the T20 world Cup. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Lasith Malinga. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Lasith Malinga
Lasith has won two T20 World Cups and 4 IPL trophies. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Lasith Malinga. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Lasith Malinga
Most recently Malinga enjoyed a coaching stint with Rajasthan Royals in the 2022 IPL. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Lasith Malinga
Malinga is married to Tanya Perera and the pair have a son and daughter together. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Lasith Malinga
