Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Date of Birth | 28/08/1983 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Galle, Sri Lanka |
Latest News about Lasith Malinga
23/01/2026
Sri Lanka Cricket and head coach Sanath Jayasuriya requested Lasith Malinga to extend his stint with the national team beyond January 25, 2026, to ensure his presence as part of the support staff during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. No final decision on the extension had been announced at the time of the report.
30/06/2025
Sri Lanka Cricket appointed legendary fast bowler Lasith Malinga as a consultant fast bowling coach for the national team ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. His short-term contract was confirmed to run from December 15, 2025, to January 25, 2026, focusing on training and developing Sri Lanka's fast bowlers.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Separamadu Lasith Malinga Swarnajith |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black (Dyed Golden-Brown) |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College | Mahinda College, Galle |
Personal Life
| Religion | Buddhism |
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| Hobbies | Listening to music |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife | Tanya Perera, Dancer/Choreographer |
| Marriage Date | 22/01/2010 |
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Family
| Spouse | Tanya Perera |
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Career
| International Debut |
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| Coach/Mentor | Chamapaka Ramanayake | ||||||
| Jersey Number | #99 (Srilanka), #99 (Mumbai Indians) | ||||||
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| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast | ||||||
| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat | ||||||
| Nature on field | Aggressive | ||||||
| Current Role | Consultant Fast Bowling Coach, Sri Lanka National Team (Dec 2025 – Jan 2026) |
Favourites
| Favourite Ball | Yorker |
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| Favourite Cricketer | Aravinda de Silva |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Originates from Rathgama, Sri Lanka. | |
| 2. Started playing first-class cricket at just 17 years old with Galle Cricket Club. | |
| 3. Began training with a soft ball and transitioned to a leather ball at 17. | |
| 4. Recognized for his distinctive sling action while bowling. | |
| 5. Holds various world records and accomplishments in the sport of cricket. | |
| 6. Notable for superstitious rituals such as kissing the ball before bowling. | |
| 7. Successfully captained Sri Lanka to win the 2014 T20 World Cup. |