Overview
- Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed Malinga’s one-month consultancy from December 15, 2025 to January 25, 2026.
- Malinga will work with the national fast bowlers on preparation and death-overs skills, according to the board’s statement.
- Sri Lanka will play Pakistan in three T20Is on January 7, 9 and 11 in Dambulla as part of their immediate tune-up.
- The co-hosts are drawn with Australia, Ireland, Oman and Zimbabwe, opening against Ireland in Colombo on February 8.
- A 25-player preliminary squad was announced on December 19 retaining 13 from 2024, including quicks such as Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara and Dushmantha Chameera.