Lasith Malinga

Right from the get-go, the IPL has always produced scintillating performances by both the bat and the ball. This, along with high-flying catches and massive run chases have gripped the entire cricketing world. While batsmen, more often than not, get the credit, bowlers have also proven to be capable match-winners on plenty of occasions. The massive sixes might entertain fans, but a team does not win unless the bowling unit does its job regardless of how many runs are on the board. There have been

The Asia XI-World XI squad has been announced for a two-match T20I series to be played in Dhaka next month. The matches will be played to celebrate the 100th anniversary of their founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. As many as six cricketers from the Indian team have been added into the Asian XI squad. Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Shami and Rishabh Pant are the Indian players in the squad. However, the BCB President Nazmul Hassan is awaiting a

17-year old Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana bowled the fastest delivery in international cricket history after clocking a 175 kmph delivery against India in the U-19 World Cup game in Bloemfontein on Sunday. Resembling an action similar to that of legendary Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga, Pathirana bowled the delivery with almost identical action. This was India's first match in this edition of the tournament, where they are the current defending champions.  The incident happened in the last delivery of the fourth over

The Indian Premier League over the years has seen a number of matchwinning bowling performances. From hat-tricks to four-wicket hauls to five-wicket hauls, several bowlers have made a name for themselves in the tournament. Jasprit Bumrah, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal are examples of Indian bowlers who broke through the Indian team after their IPL exploits. Among the overseas names Lasith Malinga, Kagiso Rabada, Dwayne Bravo and Imran Tahir who have achieved huge success in the past. Many of

The third and final T20I of India vs Sri Lanka 2020 series is all set to be played at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Friday, January 10. India won the second T20I at Indore by 7 wickets and are leading the series 1-0. This happened after the first T20I in Guwahati was washed out due to rain and a damp pitch. Having a lead in the series, India would look to wrap up the series with a win before they host Australia

The IPL 2020 is likely to start on March 29, with Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings playing the first game of the season at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai. These two teams have been the most successful teams in the league's history. While MI have four IPL titles to their name, CSK have three. In the players to watch out for segment of our IPL coverage, we carry on analysing the teams and looking at the five most important players who will

India did not have the best of starts to their Mission 2020 campaign as the first T20I against Sri Lanka was abandoned due to rain. Despite the best efforts of the ground staff, the playing conditions were not conducive enough to let the game happen. This meant that the India vs Sri Lanka 2020 series hasn't yet started. Though the outfield was ready on time, the pitch had too many patches of water soaked into it and the ground staff failed to get

The Indian cricket team starts their Mission 2020 by hosting Sri Lanka for a three-match T20I series to start the year. Virat Kohli and Lasith Malinga will resume their rivalry as both of them lead their respective teams in the series. The first of the three T20Is in the India vs Sri Lanka 2020 series will be played will be played at the Baspara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The second and the third T20Is will be played at Indore and Pune respectively on

Four-time IPL champions added six players to their already strong squad and in the process has strengthened it even more. They roped in Sherfane Rutherford and Trent Boult from Delhi Capitals in the pre-auction transfer window and bolstered the power in the bowling and batting departments. Historically, MI are late starters in the tournament. However, with this squad things are likely to change. With so many superstars in the team choosing an ideal predicted line-up is difficult.  In this article, we will continue

Owned by Bollywood actor and producer Sohail Khan along with Parvez Khan (Chairman - Pacific Ventures & Pacific Sports Club), Maratha Arabians looks the strongest side on paper for the upcoming third edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 League. The team led by West Indian all-rounder Dwayne Bravo, finished third on the points table with six points (3 wins, 3 losses) in the last edition of the tournament. Former explosive Indian opener Virender Sehwag led them in the last two editions of the