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
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