IND vs SL series: Malinga ends short stint as bowling consultant Sri Lanka legend Lasith Malinga has ended his stint as short-term bowling consultant as Australia tour. He has joined the team for the five-match series but he and team management decided not to extend his role for the upcoming India series. Follow India vs Sri Lanka LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
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In a tweet post, Malinga congratulated Sri Lanka for the India tour after working with the youngsters for the last three weeks.
“Nice to end the series with a win. Well played guys. I’ve really enjoyed working with SL’s young crop of fast bowlers over the last 3 weeks. There’s so much natural talent and potential to work with. I wish the team all the best for the upcoming India tour. Adios” he wrote on the micro-blogging website.
Nice to end the series with a win. Well played guys👏
I’ve really enjoyed working with SL’s young crop of fast bowlers over the last 3 weeks. There’s so much natural talent and potential to work with.
I wish the team all the best for the upcoming India tour💪
Adios👋#AUSvSL pic.twitter.com/EEvBdjkcVw— Lasith Malinga (@ninety9sl) February 20, 2022
- Malinga comes with vast experience and renowned death-bowling expertise, especially in the T20 format.
- His role was to provide tactical insight and technical expertise to help the on-field execution of strategic plans.
- Sri Lanka has some very talented young bowlers who are expected to showcase their skills from what they learned from The Master.
Earlier this week, BCCI announced a new schedule for India’s upcoming home series against Sri Lanka.
The tour will now begin with T20Is, with the first match being played at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on February 24. The second and third T20Is will take place in Dharamsala on February 26 and 27.
Following the T20I series, the teams will play two Tests, which form a part of the 2021-23 ICC World Test Championship cycle. Mohali will host the first Test from March 4 to 8, while the second Test will be played in Bengaluru from March 12 to 16.
The first Test will be former captain Virat Kohli’s 100th Test match, while the second Test will be a day/night affair.
Sri Lanka squad: Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Dinesh Chandimal, Danushka Gunathilaka, Kamil Mishara, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Kumara, Binura Fernando, Shiran Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Praveen Jayawickrama, Ashian Daniel (subject to ministerial approval).
IND vs SL series: Bad news for Sri Lanka, Lasith Malinga ends short stint as bowling consultant after Australia series
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