The cricket world is filled with anticipation as Duvin Malinga, the son of the iconic Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga, displayed his skills in the Mumbai Indians’ New York nets during the Major League Cricket. The striking resemblance of Duvin’s bowling action to his father’s iconic slinging delivery has caught the attention of fans and experts alike, igniting hopes of witnessing a “Lasith Malinga 2.0” on the cricket field.
Duvin’s impressive performance during practice sessions has left many marvelling at the uncanny similarity in his bowling style with that of his illustrious father. The young cricketer’s natural action and lethal pace mirror the attributes that made Lasith Malinga one of the most feared fast bowlers in the history of the game.
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While observing his son’s progress, Lasith emphasized the importance of maintaining a straight and fast approach, encouraging Duvin to build on his inherent talents. The Mumbai Indians recently posted a video on their Instagram account, capturing Duvin’s training session under the watchful eye of his father.
In the video, the veteran can be seen offering valuable advice to his son, sparking hope that the young prodigy will follow in his father’s footsteps and make a name for himself on the international stage.
During the IPL 2023, Lasith Malinga, who is now a bowling consultant with the Rajasthan Royals (RR), showered praise on Chennai Super Kings’ emerging talent, Matheesha Pathirana. Drawing comparisons to Lasith Malinga himself, Pathirana’s exceptional death-over skills and impressive performances have earned him the nickname “Lasith Malinga 2.0”.
Malinga also expressed his desire to see the young pacer surpass his own achievements, hoping to witness Pathirana’s rise as one of the finest fast bowlers of his generation. The cricketing world awaits with bated breath to witness Duvin Malinga and Matheesha Pathirana’s journey to greatness. Their promise and talent have the potential to elevate Sri Lanka’s fast-bowling legacy to new heights.
Both players have been earmarked for future success, and their development will be closely monitored by cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
Reflecting on his aspirations for Pathirana’s career, Malinga expressed a desire to see him excel in Test matches and One-Day Internationals (ODIs) over the next three years, aiming for at least 10 to 15 Test appearances to refine his skills.
The journey ahead holds immense promise for these young talents, and their development could shape the future of Sri Lankan cricket, continuing the legacy of legendary fast bowlers like Lasith Malinga.
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