Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Kiribathgala Kankanamalage Eshan Malinga Dharmasena |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) | ||||||
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| Weight | 70 Kg (154 lbs) | ||||||
| Eye Color | Black | ||||||
| Hair Color | Black | ||||||
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Personal Life
| Hometown | Ratnapura |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Hiruni Rasangi |
Family
| Father | Gamini |
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Career
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| Batting Style | Left-handed | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm medium fast |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/malinga__97 | |
| https://www.facebook.com/eshan.malinga.96 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Eshan developed a passion for cricket early on, playing with friends near his house. | |
| He had a successful stint with Sivali Central School, leading his team to numerous victories. | |
| In 2019, during a significant inter-school match, he took 11 wickets across two innings. | |
| He was recognized as the fastest bowler in the Under-19 category during an Airtel competition in 2019. | |
| After injuring his back, he received training to regain his form from Palitha Nandasena. | |
| He debuted for Ragama Cricket Club in 2022 and trained at MRF Pace Academy in 2024. | |
| Eshan played a pivotal role in helping Jaffna Kings win the 2024 Lanka Premier League. | |
| He was acquired by SunRisers Hyderabad in the 2025 IPL auction for a significant amount. | |
| He is not related to the former Sri Lankan cricketer Lasith Malinga. |
