Media Release
2nd June 2022
Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the appointment of Lasith Malinga, the Sri Lankan fast bowling legend and former captain of the ODI and T20I team, as the ‘Bowling Strategy Coach’ of the National Team for the white ball segment of the Australia Tour of Sri Lanka.
Malinga, during the tour, will support Sri Lanka’s bowlers, providing tactical insight and technical expertise to help the on-field execution of strategic plans.
Sri Lanka Cricket is confident that Malinga’s vast experience and renowned death-bowling expertise, especially in the T20 format, will help the team immensely going into this all-important series.
Lasith Malinga held the same role with the national team when the team toured Australia in February this year for a white ball series.
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Media Contact: Prasanna Rodrigo – Media Manager – TP: = 94 77 3540102 Email: Prasanna.rodrigo@srilankacricket
