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Lasith Malinga - The Return Of Blondie Wednesday, 17 June 2009 - 4:36 PM SL Time |  | |
Nagraj Gollapudi
June 16, 2009
Why did you cut your hair?
I was out of cricket for more than a year due as I was injured, so I cut it. But I`m growing back my hair. I miss it. I`m getting it back.
Anything we don`t know about you?
Before coming into the Sri Lankan team I had never been to a cricket ground to watch an international match.
Your knee injury was supposedly miraculously cured in five days by a mystic healer. Will that give you supernatural powers on the cricket field as well?!
It was unbelievable how he healed me in five days. I think it helps me and I feel I have magic powers now!
What`s that tattoo on your arm?
The date of my debut [July 1, 2004], the date of the world record [March 27, 2007] - four wickets in four balls in the 2007 World Cup against South Africa, my Test number (99), and the line `Believe in my myself. I got speed.`
Have you ever bowled a 100mph delivery?
Not yet, but I`m hoping to.
Are you a collector of anything?
I love playing tennis-ball cricket, so I collect a lot of tennis balls.
What`s your favorite music?
Sinhalese. I really enjoy listening to Chamara Weerasinghe.
Are you good at dancing?
No, not at all.
Who is the best singer in the dressing room?
Chaminda Vaas, and Malinga Bandara now.
Tell us about something unusual you recently did that you enjoyed?
When I was playing county cricket last time in England, I drove from London to Kent at 240kph - definitely better than bowling a 100mph fast one!
Can you cook? If yes, what`s your best dish?
Yes, very much. My favourite dish is Sri Lankan curry and rice.
What`s the most unusual food you`ve ever tasted?
Teppanyaki - it was really nice. I had it when I went with Sanath [Jayasuriya] to a Japanese restaurant during the IPL in South Africa.
If your house were on fire what would be the first thing you grab?
My mobile phone.
If you were to design your own t-shirt, what words would you put on it?
`I`ve got speed.`
If you wanted to be any other fast bowler in history who would it be (and why)?
No one but myself.
Nagraj Gollapudi is an assistant editor at Cricinfo
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Ramz
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Zaha,,, forgot to mention??? Dedicated to GG..... hehehe
thanx Zaha,,,, nice interview indeed....
Are you a collector of anything?
I love playing tennis-ball cricket, so I collect a lot of tennis balls.
100% correct,,,,, during his injury time, he has played a soft-ball tournement in Kuruwity-Ratnapura, he & his boyz got the cup..... funny thing is that the commentor was shouting on loud-speakers saying that Malinga is there,,,,, everyone thought as a chief guest.... but when the crowd went there, found he is there with a short, and to play,,,,, i'll try to get some of the photos and post here..... |
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forgot to mention??? Dedicated to GG
Ramz,
No need, GG will be here for sure :):):)
Malinga's.....Ratnapura episode is interesting stuff!
His answer to the 02nd question is unbelievable isn't it?
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His answer to the 02nd question is unbelievable isn't it?
yes indeed,,,,, no body will believe it...... strange toooo
Malinga's.....Ratnapura episode is interesting stuff!
yes interresting,,,, guyz in Kuruwita-Ratnapura organize island level tournements every year......
some of my in-law's have a photo with him,,,, some other photos too,,, i'll try get some and post here..... |
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I think it helps me and I feel I have magic powers now!
Now those Aussies will kick up a fuss about this :O)
BTW guys, when is our semi-final? Do you know of any good website that gives a decent live stream? |
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17 Jun 2009 11:16:52 GMT Report for Abuse
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Ramz,
In fact, those days, we were not allowed to play any soft ball cricket by our coaches, when representing our school at cricket.
But i used to play, since i was more attracted to bowling than batting, so no harm playing soft ball cricket.
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17 Jun 2009 11:20:46 GMT Report for Abuse
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Imp,
Sri Lanka play the Windies on 19/06, and Ramz will be able to provide you regards to the live stream.
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Ramz bro..left a post for you in Zaha bro's last thread on Fantasy cricket..we have to open a new one for Australia/Eng Ashes series..it is going to be very interesting..Hope Kevin will be fit.
Malinga..what a comeback story..man..those yorkers are simply TOE breakers... |
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Imp
register yourself with nick4all.com (with email add).... that is almost the best site,,, all matches are there, there will be 10-12 channels, you have to spend little time to decide on the best channel for you..... you can also try with JustinTV, giving you some channel options too,,,,
GG
here you are,,,,, :):):):)
Berty bro,,,,, i'll check that post..... y'day i checked fantassy, leagues for Ashes, PakVsSL, NZVsSL are not yet launched..... i'll do it, dont worry mate |
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