Colombo, Dec. 30 -- Legendary pacer Lasith Malinga has been appointed as a consultant fast bowling coach by Sri Lanka in the lead up to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed in a statement that Malinga's appointment is a short-term basis effective from December 15 to January 25, 2026, an ICC report said.
Having skippered the team to the title against India back in 2014, Malinga brings in a wealth of experience in the fast bowling forte.
Boasting 107 wickets from 84 T20I appearances and best known for his death bowling nous, the 42-year-old has mentored and coached in T20 franchise leagues since his retirement from all forms of cricket in 2021.
He also played the role Sri Lanka's bowling strategy coach in 2022.
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