Born : 28 August 1983, , Galle, Sri Lanka
Nickname : Malinga the slinga
Height : 5' 8"
Major Teams: Galle Cricket Club, BCCSL Academy XI, Sri Lanka, Mumbai Indians
Batting style : Right-handed
Bowling style : Right-arm fast
Role : Bowler
Test debut : 1 July 2004 v Australia
ODIdebut : 17 July 2004 v UAE