Analysis
Lasith Malinga, the Sri Lanka behemoth who always adapted, but never changed
A look at the major phases in Malinga's career, and how he came through them
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A look at the major phases in Malinga's career, and how he came through them
"Just surviving in cricket, don't think anyone can go far. You have to be a match-winner"
The Sri Lankan slinger played under a disproportionate number of captains in ODIs
"He is going to play the first match. After that he is retiring"
"We need to get mentally tough"
Now ninth in the ICC rankings, can Sri Lanka beat the odds by progressing into the semi-finals?
“It was quite funny – we were just passing the trophy to each other”
“In essence, I don’t think it is a bad run out for us”
“I'm not expecting to get the chance (at the World Cup)”
“The credit goes to Tamim, he took the decision (to bat with a fractured wrist)”