Lasith Malinga on Wikipedia

Lasith Malinga is a Sri Lankan cricketer and fast bowler. He is known for unique bowling style that creates problem for many batsmen around the World. He starts his International career in 2004 against Australia and in his opening match he takes 6 wickets. After that he becomes a regular member of Sri Lankan cricket team.  Wikipedia very deeply analysis all the aspects of malinga’s cricketing career that played an important role in his success as a fast bowler. They briefly explain its early days and explain where he grown up, get his education and when he starts playing cricket.

The records of test matches as well as One Day Internationals are also present with detail. His bowling action is called a slinging bowling action and Malinga says that is because he starts his cricket with tennis ball. His action is unique but never been reported by any ICC match officials for throwing. He played for Mumbai Indians in Indian Premier League and played a very important role in the success of his team in 2009/2010 session. In the 2011 session he is the leading wicket taker with 27 wickets. In this session against Mumbai Indians he took 5 wickets for just 13 runs which helped to restrict Delhi Daredevils at the total of 95. He announced his retirement from test cricket on 22 April, 2011 and said he will only play One Day Internationals and T20 matches because of his knee injury.

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