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Eshan Malinga

Eshan Malinga, born on February 4, 2001, is an emerging fast bowler from Sri Lanka. He began his first-class cricket journey with Ragama Cricket Club in September 2022 and soon made his mark in List A and T20 formats. Malinga’s strong performances in domestic cricket earned him a spot with the Jaffna Kings in the Lanka Premier League.

In 2025, Eshan made his international debut for Sri Lanka in One-Day Internationals (ODIs), taking a significant step forward in his cricketing career. Later that year, he was picked up by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2025 IPL auction for ₹1.20 crore, further solidifying his growing reputation as a talented fast bowler. With his pace and aggressive style of bowling, Eshan Malinga is considered one of Sri Lanka’s promising young cricketers.

Age

24

Player Skill

Bowler

Batting Style

Left Handed

Bowling Style

Right-arm fast medium