Cricket ICC World Cup 2019 ICC World Cup 2019 Malinga becomes second Sri Lankan to pick 50 wickets in World Cup Lasith Malinga became the second Sri Lankan after Muttiah Muralitharan to pick 50-plus wickets in World Cup history. Team Sportstar 21 June, 2019 21:32 IST Lasith Malinga with team-mates after removing Joe Root for 57. - AP Photo Team Sportstar 21 June, 2019 21:32 IST Lasith Malinga picked four wickets in Sri Lanka's match against England on Friday to become the fourth bowler to pick 50-plus wickets in World Cup history.He is now the second Sri Lankan after Muttiah Muralitharan (68) to join the club — with Glenn McGrath (71) and Wasim Akram (55) being the other bowlers.Defending a paltry total of 232, Malinga gave Sri Lanka a perfect start by removing Jonny Bairstow (0) and James Vince (14) early. Later in the 31st over, the slinger paceman took out the well-set Joe Root for 57 and then with the scalp of Jos Buttler on 10. Support Sportstar Dear Reader, Support our journalism — where text and pictures intermingle so seamlessly — and help us scale up your experience as the world changes around us. Your contribution is vital to our brand of uninfluenced, boots-on-the-ground reportage that’s worth your while. Clickbait sensationalism is not for us, but editorial independence is — we owe it to you. Support Quality Journalism Latest updates IPL Interviews IPL Videos Fixtures IPL Pictures IPL Features IPL Quiz My IPL Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address. Dugout videos