BREAKINGNEWS - Lasith Malinga get a new role

Colombo: The Sri Lanka Cricket has decided to give responsibility to former fast bowler Lasith Malinga during the Sri Lanka team's tour of Australia.

It is reported that Lasith Malinga has been appointed as the Sri Lanka fast bowling Consultant for the upcoming tour of Australia.

Lasith will be joining the Sri Lankan team in Australia.

It is reported that Lasith Malinga has been appointed as the fast bowling Consultant only for this Australian T20I Series .

Lasith Malinga, who retired from all forms of cricket on September 14 last year, is considered to be one of the greatest white ball bowlers in the world.

Representing Sri Lanka, Malinga has taken 101 wickets in 30 Tests and 338 wickets in 226 ODIs.

Malinga has taken 107 wickets for Sri Lanka in 84 T20I matches.

Lasith Malinga, who has experience in league T20 matches in many countries, has taken 390 wickets in 289 matches.

Lasith Malinga also had worked as Fast Bowling Consultant for Mumbai Indians during one season.

T20 Series Australia v Sri Lanka

2022 February 11: First T20, SCG, 7.10pm AEDT
February 13: Second T20, SCG, 7.10pm AEDT
February 15: Third T20, Manuka Oval, 7.10pm AEDT February 18: Fourth T20, MCG, 7.10pm AEDT
February 20: Fifth T20, MCG, 7.10pm AEDT