Former Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga is set to return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) in a new role. He is set to join Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the upcoming edition of the tournament starting March 26 in Mumbai.
The winners of the inaugural season took to social media on Friday to announce. Malinga will join the RR support staff, which also includes his former Sri Lankan teammate Kumara Sangakkara, as the team’s director and head coach. His association with the Royals will be his second stint as the coaching staff in the IPL. Back in 2018, he was appointed the bowling mentor of Mumbai Indians.
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“*kiss the ball*
“Lasith Malinga. IPL. Pink,” tweeted Rajasthan Royals.
Malinga expressed happiness over his return to IPL. “It is a great feeling to be back in IPL and it is an absolute honor to be associated with Rajasthan Royals,” he added.
“I am excited with the fast bowling unit going into the tournament and look forward to supporting all the fast bowlers with their game-plans and their overall performance.
Sangakkara welcomed Malinga to the RR camp, saying his expertise can help the Royals in the upcoming season.
“Lasith is arguably one of the greatest T20 fast bowlers of all time, and his personality around the training ground and the expertise he brings to the table is definitely something we think the team can benefit from. is,” said. Sangakkara.
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The highest wicket-taker of the tournament, Malinga’s last game was against Chennai Super Kings in the conclusion of the 2019 season. His thrilling final over helped Mumbai Indians secure their fourth title.
The former right-quick has played 122 IPL matches and picked up 170 wickets. He has 6 four wickets and one five-fer in his account.
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