Cricinfo: Sri Lanka could be without fast bowler Lasith Malinga for quite awhile after the second MRI tests taken on his injured right knee five days ago showed hardly any improvement. Malinga, according to physios, was asked to rest his injured knee for four weeks, or until May 10, before another assessment will be made.
Malinga first complained of pain on his knee on February 22 during the CB Series in Australia. It was diagnosed as a swollen bone on his knee. Since that time Malinga has been under constant treatment and missed out on Sri Lanka's recent tour of the Caribbean and the ongoing Indian Premier League, where he was brought by the Mumbai Indians for US$350,000.
Sri Lanka Cricket physios are keeping their fingers crossed on Malinga's recovery. He is expected to have his first bowl in the nets by the first week of June and be ready to make a comeback in time for the Asia Cup, which starts on June 24 in Pakistan. This will be followed by a full series of three Tests and five ODIs against India at home and the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
Since breaking into the international scene four years ago this is the first serious injury Malinga, 24, has suffered. He has 91 wickets from 28 Tests and 79 wickets from 53 ODIs.
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Sunday, April 20, 2008
Malinga advised rest for four more weeks
Monday, April 7, 2008
[PIC] Lasith Malinga at Mcdonalds
The 'Slinga' grabbing a bite at Mcdonalds, Sri Lanka. Images courtesy Sri Lanka_friends @ yahoo groups.
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Sunday, February 24, 2008
[Video] Lasith Malinga Vs Sachin Tendulkar | CB Series 2008
Even the great Sachin couldn't cope with a jaffa like this. A first ball duck for the little master courtesy the SLINGA
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Monday, January 28, 2008
[Video] Lasith 'Slinga' Malinga
From beach boy to The world's sexiest cricketer as voted by fans at the ICC world cup 2007. What an amazing transformation it has been for Lasith malinga.
5 years ago one would never have heard the name of a Sri Lankan bowler when people spoke of fast bowlers, Lasith has changed all that.
Thanks to Harriet Clarke for the photo.
Click here to see Lasith Malinga on début.
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Wednesday, January 16, 2008
[Video] The Outswinging Yorker | Lasith Malinga 2007
Ravi Bopara receives a nightmare first ball as Malinga shatters his stumps with a Jaffa!
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[Video] The Yorker | Lasith Malinga Vs Owais Shah | 2007
Malinga cleans Shah up with a peach. He softens him up with a slower ball first up.
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Tuesday, January 15, 2008
[Video] The Sri Lankan brand of Cricket [2]
Sri Lanka's fan base has extended beyond the shores of Sri Lanka. Gone are the days when Sri Lankan Cricket was only followed by it's die hard fan base on the island. With Youtube and other online video hosts portraying the islanders talent, youngsters from various other nations are showing interest in Lanka cricket, not to mention the number of Americans following the Lions these days. My videos have a collective view count of over 1.5 Million, Youtube is taking Cricket to the the average American household, something even the ICC has failed to do.
The Lions' brand of cricket is the key to it's following. Sri Lanka have always been known for their aggressive and positive approach to Cricket, The Sri Lankan brand of Cricket.
Related viewingThe Sri Lankan brand of Cricket [1]
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Saturday, January 5, 2008
[Video] Lasith Malinga Vs New Zealand | 1st Semi Final | World Cup 2007
Micheal Holding: "Missed 3 consecutive games Malinga...bowling at the nets is different Ranjith from actually playing in the middle, lets see how he will do"
The rest of the over all I heard from Mr. Holding was "WOW"...."WOW"..."WOW..how do you play that?"
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Sunday, December 30, 2007
[Video] Malinga's searing throat ball gets Pietersen
Found this on YouTube. It's very well produced and deserves to be highlighted. The Pietersen dismissal was crucial at that point in the match.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
[Video] Sri Lanka v England, Third Test, Galle, 3rd day 2007/08
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3rd day
Bulletin - Hopeless England routed for 81
Andrew Miller - England's goose is cooked
Plays of the day - Vaas the bat
Quotes - Vaas proud of allround display
Audio - David Lloyd: Sri Lanka were sensational
Gallery
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Saturday, December 22, 2007
[Video] "God Couldn't Play That" -Tony Cozier | Lasith Malinga 2006
"it's all fear and skittles for the Black Caps. The bruised and confused home side fell tamely as Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga took a career-best 5-68 to give the tourists an iron grip on the second test.Click to expand...
Malinga's slingy right-arm action from the Bob Vance Stand end saw New Zealand ripped out for 130 in its first innings. Sri Lanka then piled on the agony by reaching 225-5, a lead of 363 with three days remaining.
With Brendon McCullum (bruised finger and instep) and Jacob Oram (hamstring) battling for fitness, the Black Caps appear to have a windsurfer's chance in a Wellington gale of salvaging a draw, let alone victory." - AFP
Thursday, December 20, 2007
[Video] England vs. Sri Lanka | 3rd Test | 3rd Day | 1st Session
The morning session of the 3rd day which was highlighted by the brilliance of Mahela's double 100.
[Video] England vs Sri Lanka | 3rd Test | England Collapse (20/12/07)
Remarkable bowling and fielding by the Lankans sparked a remarkable collapse.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
[Video] Sri Lanka v England | 2ND Test, Day 1 | Colombo 2007/08
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1st day
Bulletin - England lose momentum after strong start
Andrew Miller - Cook keeps England in touch
Plays of the day - Cook's patience and Malinga's hostility
Quotes - Vaughan critical of Pietersen decision
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[Video] Sri Lanka v England | 2nd Test, Day 2 | Colombo 2007/08
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2nd day
Bulletin - Match in the balance after Prior fifty
Andrew Miller - Lifeless pitches killing Murali
Plays of the day - Prior's nifty footwork and Harmy's wait
Gallery
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Wednesday, December 12, 2007
[Video] Sri Lanka v England | 1st Test, Day 5 | Kandy 2007/08
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5th day
Bulletin - Sri Lanka beat the light to secure 88-run victory
Andrew Miller - England undone by straight-faced Murali
Quotes - 'We need to press this advantage' - Jayawardene
Audio - David Lloyd: England made Sri Lanka fight hard
Plays of the day - When the sheets hit the fans
News - Spectators hurt as roof blows off
News - Hoggard doubt for second Test
Gallery - Sri Lanka take series lead
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[Video] Sri Lanka v England | 1st Test, Day 4 | Kandy 2007/08
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Sunday, December 9, 2007
[Video] Sri Lanka Vs England | 2ND Test | Day 1| Summary
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Friday, December 7, 2007
