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Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Biography -Lasith Malinga


A specialist fast bowler in Sri Lankan cricket team with a Unique Round -arm action , It seems like sling from the boll to the batsman when he bowling. That's why he was famous as "Slinga Malinga" among cricket fans.his bowling action is very special to himself. And many times his yoker is very dangerous to batsmans. With his unique bowling style he was able to responsible for the first ever player who take 4 wickets in 4 consecutive balls, And its a legend in OID- One Day International history.

'Separamadu Lasith Malinga' is malingas' full name. He was born 28 August 1983 in 'Rathgama ,Galle ,Sri Lanka'.Malinga entered to 'Devapathiraja College, Rathgama' for his nursery education and after he entered to 'Vidyaloka College, Galle' and lately he moved to 'Mahinda College,Galle'. Malinga was discovered by 'Champaka Ramanayake'- former Sri Lankan fast bowler. He was impressed by Malinga's action and ability of when he bowling.HE invited Malinga to join with the Cricket Foundation of Sri Lanka ,That's the beginning of Malinga's career life.

Malinga made his Test debut on 1 July 2004 against Australia and ODI debut against UAE- United Arab Emirates on 17 July 2004. His batting style is 'Right-handed' and his bowling style is 'Right-arm fast', and he is mainly a Bowler. His ODI shirt number is 99

He play for Tasmania (2009-present), Kent (2007) ,Nondescripts (2004-present) and for Galle (2001-2003) in his domestic career life in cricket, and currently he play for 'Mumbai Indians' in IPL -Indian Premium League.

Although Malinga is a successful Bowler he was able to responsible for a another record in batting side , The highest partnership for the 9th wicket in ODI, scoring 132 runs against Australia ,with the help of his partner 'Angelo Mathews'.

Lasith Malinga has currently entered his marriage life.
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