Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Date of Birth | 28/08/1983 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Galle, Sri Lanka |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Separamadu Lasith Malinga Swarnajith |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black (Dyed Golden-Brown) |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College | Mahinda College, Galle |
Personal Life
| Religion | Buddhism |
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| Hobbies | Listening to music |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife | Tanya Perera, Dancer/Choreographer |
| Marriage Date | 22/01/2010 |
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Family
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| Mother | Name |
| Spouse | Tanya Perera |
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Career
| International Debut |
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| Coach/Mentor | Chamapaka Ramanayake | ||||||
| Jersey Number | #99 (Srilanka), #99 (Mumbai Indians) | ||||||
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| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast | ||||||
| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat | ||||||
| Nature on field | Aggressive |
Favourites
| Favourite Ball | Yorker |
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| Favourite Cricketer | Aravinda de Silva |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Originates from Rathgama, Sri Lanka. | |
| 2. Started playing first-class cricket at just 17 years old with Galle Cricket Club. | |
| 3. Began training with a soft ball and transitioned to a leather ball at 17. | |
| 4. Recognized for his distinctive sling action while bowling. | |
| 5. Holds various world records and accomplishments in the sport of cricket. | |
| 6. Notable for superstitious rituals such as kissing the ball before bowling. | |
| 7. Successfully captained Sri Lanka to win the 2014 T20 World Cup. |