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Lasith Malinga

Sri Lankan cricketer · Sri Lanka · On the map · Athletes · Born 1983 · age 43

Separamadu Lasith Malinga is a Sri Lankan former cricketer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest limited overs bowlers of all time. Playing as a right-arm fast bowler, Malinga was commonly used as a specialist death bowler, and captained the Sri Lanka national cricket team to the 2014 T20 World Cup title.

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Career 9

ClubYears
Guyana Amazon Warriors2013
Ruhuna Royals2012
Melbourne Stars2012-2014
Basnahira cricket team2010-2011
Mumbai Indians2008-2019
Rajasthan Royals2007
Sri Lanka2004-2010
Nondescripts Cricket Club2004
Galle Cricket Club2001-2004

Timeline 9

2013Guyana Amazon WarriorsJoined
2012Ruhuna RoyalsJoined
2012Melbourne StarsJoined
2010Basnahira cricket teamJoined
2007Rajasthan RoyalsJoined
2004Sri Lanka national cricket teamJoined
2004Nondescripts Cricket ClubJoined
2001Galle Cricket ClubJoined
1983Born

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He was nicknamed "Slinga Malinga" due to his distinctive round-arm action, sometimes referred to as a sling action. He announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on 14 September 2021.

Country
Sri Lanka
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1983 · age 43

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