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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 40-day role sharpens Pathirana's sling.
- 2🏆 Builds on 2014 WC title Malinga captained.
- 3💡 Yorker, slower ball tweaks for WC pitches.
- 4🔮 Co-host boost post-recent struggles.
- 5💬 'Vital for bowlers' – SL board.
"Although this is only a 40-day appointment, it is essentially a continuation of Malinga's work with key bowlers in the national set-up"
Lasith Malinga returns as Sri Lanka's consultant bowling coach for a crucial 40-day stint leading to the co-hosted T20 World Cup starting February 2026.
Continuation of Malinga's Bowling Revolution
Extending his work with Matheesha Pathirana, this builds on 2014 WC triumph. Sri Lanka seeks pace revival post-slumps.
Refining Sling and Seam Arsenal
Focus on Pathirana's yorkers mirroring Malinga's (390 intl wickets); expect variations for SCG-like bounce in co-host venues.
"Short-term but vital for our bowlers." – Sri Lanka board.
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