A familiar figure in Sri Lanka’s cricket dressing room is set to step away, as contract timelines override hopes of continuity ahead of a major global tournament.
Lasith Malinga’s contract as fast bowling consultant with Sri Lanka Cricket officially ended yesterday (24), bringing his current role with the national side to a close.
Despite the contract expiry, Malinga is expected to remain with the Sri Lankan team until the completion of the final One Day International scheduled for Tuesday, ensuring continuity during the concluding stage of the series.
Sri Lanka Cricket had initially hoped to retain his services until the end of the upcoming World Cup, valuing his experience and impact on the fast bowlers. However, that plan has since been revised due to contractual limitations.
Sri Lanka Cricket has confirmed that Malinga will depart for Australia following the third ODI. As a result, he will not continue with the team into the World Cup campaign and is set to leave the island after Tuesday’s match, marking a temporary end to his consultancy role.
