With Malinga topping the chart of highest international wicket-taker in T20 cricket, the record for the most number of international wickets in all three formats of the game has now been taken by Sri Lanka cricketers. Former spinner Muttiah Muralitharan holds the feat of taking the highest number of wickets in One Day Internationals and Test cricket with 534 and 800 wickets respectively.

Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara is happy to have Lasith Malinga as a fast bowling coach in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League.

“It’s really exciting to have him. It’s really huge. The bowlers really enjoy talking to him, while he’s there at the top of their marks. Discussing and debating fields and deliveries. Malinga has been exceptional. He’s just directing the players to keep things simple, what the strengths are and how they are going to approach the situations and the batters,” Sangakkara said.

Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene praised Lasith Malinga for his ability to step up in big games after the paceman inspired his country's shock World Cup win over England. 

Malinga returned figures of four for 43 to help Sri Lanka dismiss England for 212 as they stunningly beat the hosts by 20 runs in Leeds on Friday. 

The 35-year-old, often criticized for his unathletic body, rolled back the years at Headingley when he removed England openers James Vince and Jonny Bairstow.