Overview
- Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed Malinga’s consultant role runs from December 15, 2025, to January 25, 2026.
- Malinga will work directly with the national fast bowlers, with SLC citing his death-bowling expertise as a key reason for the hire.
- Sri Lanka host Pakistan for three T20Is beginning January 7 as part of their World Cup build-up.
- Co-hosts Sri Lanka are in Group B with Australia, Zimbabwe, Ireland and Oman, opening against Ireland on February 8 in Colombo.
- Malinga brings elite credentials to the brief assignment, having taken 107 wickets in 84 T20Is and serving as Mumbai Indians’ bowling coach.