TOP STORIES

Sri Lanka bring in Malinga as consultant coach

Wednesday, 31-Dec-2025, 03:46 AM
News

Sri Lanka have retained Lasith Malinga as a fast bowling consultant coach for the men's team as preparations intensify for the upcoming T20 World Cup, which Sri Lanka will co-host from early February.

Malinga’s appointment is only limited to a 40-day period from December 15 to January 25. Malinga, who is vastly experienced, will guide and mentor the Lankan pacers for the marquee event.

"Sri Lanka Cricket aims to leverage Malinga's vast international experience and renowned expertise in death bowling, particularly in the shortest format of the game, to strengthen Sri Lanka's preparations for the upcoming World Cup," SLC said in a statement.

Sri Lanka, who have been placed in Group B along with Australia, Ireland, Oman, and Zimbabwe, will begin their campaign against Ireland in Colombo.


Tags

More News

News

Gurnoor Brar pulled up for code of conduct breach

4 hrs ago

India pacer Gurnoor Brar has been given a warning after breaching level one of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI between England and India in Birmingham. Brar was found to have breached Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “throwing a ball at or near a player in an inappropriate and or dangerous manner...


News

"Lots of eyes and fingers will be pointed at Gautam Gambhir": AB de Villiers amid India's unexpected slump in T20Is

4 hrs ago

India were dealt crushing series defeats in the recently concluded T20I assignments against Ireland and England, with the defending champions struggling to match the intensity shown by the opposition and being handed a wake-up call. Across both series, India were clean swept, going down 2-0 to Ireland and 4-0 to England. Amid India's sudden dow...


News

Moises Henriques retires from Australian domestic cricket

8 hrs ago

Sydney Sixers captain Moises Henriques has retired from Australian domestic cricket. Moises, who announced his first-class retirement in March 2025, led Sydney Sixers to the final of the BBL earlier this year in January; however, he was not given a contract for the upcoming season of the BBL, following which he decided to end his career with 154 BBL matches under his belt. ...


News

Ashwin urges Indian management to back Kuldeep Yadav

8 hrs ago

Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised questions over the way wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav is being managed by the Indian management, asserting that the left-arm spinner deserves a more consistent role in the ODI side. Kuldeep has been left out of three of India's last four ODIs, including the opening ODI against England in Birmingham. On most occa...


News

ENG vs IND, 2nd ODI: India aim to seal series as England fight for survival

10 hrs ago

Having shown their dominance in the opening match, India will look to continue their impressive run as they gear up to take on England in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens on Thursday. India delivered a commanding performance in the series opener, sealing a six-wicket win and taking a 1-0 advantage. Now, they are one victory away from clinching the three-match s...