Lamahewage Nipun Malinga (born 27 February 2000) is a Sri Lankan cricketer.[1] He made his List A debut on 14 December 2019, for Colts Cricket Club in the 2019–20 Invitation Limited Over Tournament.[2] Prior to his List A debut, he was named in Sri Lanka's squad for the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.[3] He made his first-class debut on 7 February 2020, for Colts Cricket Club in the 2019–20 Premier League Tournament.[4] He made his Twenty20 debut on 6 March 2021, for Colts Cricket Club in the 2020–21 SLC Twenty20 Tournament.[5]
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Full name | Lamahewage Nipun Malinga |
Born | (2000-02-27) 27 February 2000 (age 22) |
Batting | Right handed |
Bowling | Right arm fast-medium |
Source: Cricinfo, 14 December 2019 |
In April 2022, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) named him in the Sri Lanka Emerging Team's squad for their tour to England.[6] In July 2022, he was signed by the Galle Gladiators for the third edition of the Lanka Premier League.[7]
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