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Separamadu Lasith Malinga, born on 28 August 1983, is a legendary Sri Lankan cricketer who is widely recognized as one of the greatest limited-overs bowlers ever. Renowned for his unique round-arm action, he earned the nickname "Slinga Malinga." Lasith Malinga's unorthodox style and deadly slower ball yorkers revolutionized death bowling in limited-overs cricket.
Throughout his career, Lasith Malinga showcased his exceptional talent by consistently taking wickets on consecutive balls. In fact, he holds numerous records in international cricket as well as being a part of the Sri Lankan national cricket team, including being the only bowler to have two World Cup hat-tricks, the first to achieve a double hat-trick, and the only one to take four wickets in four balls twice. Additionally, Lasith Malinga is the first bowler to claim three hat-tricks in ODIs and the first to achieve five hat-tricks across all formats of international cricket.
On top of his remarkable achievements, Malinga served as the captain of the Sri Lanka national cricket team, leading them to victory in the 2014 T20 World Cup. However, after an illustrious career, he announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on 14 September 2021 and relocated to Melbourne.
Lasith Malinga's impact on cricket extended beyond his records and titles. His technique and approach to death bowling transformed the dynamics and landscape of the sport. His contributions were recognized by the International Cricket Council (ICC), which appointed him as the official event ambassador for the World Twenty20 Championships.
In April 2011, Lasith Malinga bid farewell to Test cricket, focusing solely on limited-overs formats. He continued to excel in One Day Internationals until his retirement from the format in July 2019, following the first ODI against Bangladesh.
During a series against New Zealand in September 2019, Lasith Malinga achieved yet another milestone by becoming the first bowler to claim 100 wickets in Twenty20 International cricket as part of the Sri Lankan national cricket team. In that same match, he astounded the cricketing world by taking a hat-trick, making him the first bowler to achieve two T20I hat-tricks and four wickets in four balls. This remarkable feat solidified his status as a true legend of the game, leaving an indelible mark on cricket history.
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