6 trivia facts you should know
Which Sri Lankan fast bowler holds the record for the most wickets by an overseas player in IPL history?
Lasith Malinga was the ultimate death overs specialist for Mumbai Indians using his unplayable yorkers to win dozens of matches over his IPL career.
Which legendary Sri Lankan fast bowler holds the record for the most hat tricks in ODI history with three?
Lasith Malinga was absolutely lethal with his swinging yorkers making him the only bowler in history to secure three separate ODI hat tricks.
Which Sri Lankan fast bowler was famous for his unique slingy action and toe crushing yorkers taking 534 wickets across all formats?
Lasith Malinga was arguably the greatest white ball bowler of all time using his unorthodox round arm action to make yorkers virtually unplayable.
Which fast bowler took four wickets in four balls against South Africa?
Malinga nearly pulled off a miraculous victory in the Super 8 stage.
Which Sri Lankan fast bowler took four wickets in four balls against South Africa in 2007?
Malinga nearly pulled off a miraculous defense in the Super 8 stage.
Which captain led Sri Lanka to the 2014 T20 World Cup title?
Malinga took over the captaincy midway through the tournament.
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