Lasith Malinga

Rashid Khan achieved a significant IPL milestone, entering the top 10 wicket-takers with figures of 4/33 against Rajasthan Royals. His stellar performance, earning him Player of the Match, saw him surpass Lasith Malinga on the all-time list. Gujarat Titans secured an emphatic 77-run victory.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar achieved a significant IPL milestone, taking his 20th three-wicket haul to join Jasprit Bumrah as the only pacers with 20 or more such performances. This came during a devastating powerplay spell where he, along with Josh Hazlewood, ripped through the Delhi Capitals' batting lineup, leaving them stunned at 8 for 6.

Shah Rukh Khan celebrated Sunil Narine's historic 200th IPL wicket, a milestone achieved exclusively for the Kolkata Knight Riders. Narine, the first player to reach this mark for a single franchise, also became the leading overseas bowler in the 200-wicket club. His exceptional consistency and crucial role in KKR's success were highlighted.

Jasprit Bumrah is experiencing a difficult IPL 2026 season, having taken only three wickets in ten matches, contributing to Mumbai Indians' struggles. Despite a recent win, Bumrah's performance against Lucknow Super Giants, including multiple no-balls, drew criticism from Sunil Gavaskar. Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton's partnership secured Mumbai's victory.

South Africa spinner Tabraiz Shamsi shared a viral clip of a youngster with a slingy action, jokingly comparing him to Lasith Malinga and Matheesha Pathirana. The post amused fans widely. Meanwhile, Pathirana has joined Kolkata Knight Riders after injury recovery, though he may not play immediately as the team assesses his fitness.

Jofra Archer has made history for Rajasthan Royals, becoming their top wicket-taker. He joins an elite group of bowlers who have achieved significant milestones for their franchises. Sunil Narine is nearing a historic 200 wickets for Kolkata Knight Riders. Jasprit Bumrah also features prominently for Mumbai Indians. Yuzvendra Chahal and Bhuvneshwar Kumar lead the overall IPL wicket charts.

Speaking at a press conference before their IPL 2026 match against Rajasthan Royals, Mhambrey spoke about Bumrah’s journey from a young player to a leading name in world cricket.

Mohammed Shami etched his name in IPL history by taking his fifth first-ball wicket, becoming the first bowler to achieve this feat. Despite his impressive performance, Lucknow Super Giants suffered a six-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals. Shami, out of the national setup for over a year, reiterated his commitment to playing as long as he enjoys the game.

Kevin Pietersen unveiled his all-time IPL XI, notably excluding stars like Rohit Sharma. He lauded Yuzvendra Chahal, calling his release by RCB the league's worst decision. Pietersen's XI featured Gayle, Kohli, de Villiers, Raina, Dhoni, Russell, Jadeja, Narine, Chahal, Malinga, and Bumrah, prioritising impact over strict overseas limits.

IPL 2026 begins March 28 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Sunrisers Hyderabad. All teams have finalised coaching staffs featuring experienced names. Andy Flower leads RCB, Stephen Fleming heads CSK, while Mahela Jayawardene guides MI. Other teams also boast strong coaching setups, setting the stage for a competitive season.

Several IPL greats like Sunil Narine, Piyush Chawla, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja have taken plenty of wickets but never won the Purple Cap. Their focus on economy, control, and team roles often limits big wicket hauls, despite consistent performances over many seasons.

Jasprit Bumrah's sensational four-wicket haul powered India to their third T20 World Cup title, crushing New Zealand by 96 runs in the final. His historic spell made him the first fast bowler with a four-fer in a knockout match and the leading pacer in T20 World Cup history. India's massive 255/5 set the stage for a dominant victory.

Sanju Samson's stellar batting, including 89 runs in the T20 World Cup final, helped India post a massive total. Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional bowling, taking four wickets in the final, was also crucial. Despite Samson being named Player of the Tournament, AB de Villiers felt Bumrah's match-winning performances warranted stronger consideration.

Legendary pacer Lasith Malinga congratulated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowler Dwayne Bravo for breaking his all-time IPL record and becoming the highest wicket-taker in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday. Bravo broke legendary pacer Lasith Malinga's record, who spent his entire IPL career with Mumbai Indians.

Veteran pacer Lasith Malinga ripped through the England batting line-up with four wickets as Sri Lanka handed the hosts a 20-run defeat in a low-scoring ICC World Cup match.

Veteran leg-spinner Amit Mishra overtook Sri Lankan legend Lasith Malinga to become the third-highest wicket-taker in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday.

One of the greatest bowling sensations of IPL and for Mumbai Indians, Lasith Malinga has decided to retire from franchise cricket. The Sri Lankan speedster informed his decision to the Mumbai Indians management earlier this month, making himself unavailable for the champion side's retention wish list.

Defending champions Mumbai Indians on Wednesday announced the signing of Australian speedster James Pattinson as a replacement for Lasith Malinga for the upcoming IPL. The veteran Sri Lankan pacer is unavailable for the season due to personal reasons. Pattinson will join MI, currently based in Abu Dhabi, this weekend.

In the absence of both suspended Upul Tharanga and injured Chamara Kapugedara, fast bowler Lasith Malinga will lead the hosts, who are trailing 0-3 in the five-match series, in the penultimate game on Thursday.

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar said that Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga may have to bring a slight change in his bowling action due to the International Cricket Council's (ICC) rules for the resumption of cricket amid the coronavirus pandemic.

All-rounder Angelo Mathews on Tuesday replaced Lasith Malinga as captain of the Sri Lankan cricket team for the ICC World Twenty20 in India but the injury- ravaged pacer managed to retain his place in the side.

Ireland seam bowler Curtis Campher on Monday became only the third man to take four wickets in four balls in a Twenty20 International.

Mumbai Indians on Wednesday appointed Sri Lankan International and one of its longest serving member player, Lasith Malinga as the bowling mentor of the team for the upcoming Indian Premier League season.

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma on Thursday said Lasith Malinga's presence will be missed around the squad as the pacer announced his retirement from franchise cricket on Wednesday.

Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga has been appointed as the national team's bowling strategy coach for the Australia tour. Malinga, in his new short-term role as a specialist coach, will support Sri Lanka's bowlers, providing tactical insight and technical expertise to help the on-field execution of strategic plans.

Mumbai Indians paid Rs one crore for Yuvraj Singh in a last-minute buy and also brought back Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga, who served the team for long, at his base price of Rs 2 crore.

Maverick pacer Lasith Malinga and all-rounder Farveez Maharoof are among Sri Lanka's 30 probables for the September-slated Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Sunil Narine eclipsed Lasith Malinga's record for most wickets at a particular venue in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday.

Lasith Malinga would definitely not like to remember his 200th One-Day International after he ended up on the losing side against India here on Sunday.

There was little joy for Lasith Malinga despite claiming his 300th wicket in ODIs at the R Premadasa stadium on Thursday.