Eshan Malinga Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography

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Height: 5' 10"

Age: 24 Years

Girlfriend: Hiruni Rasangi

Bio/Wiki
Full Name	Kiribathgala Kankanamalage Eshan Malinga Dharmasena
Nickname(s)	• Opanayke Express • Ratnapura Express
Profession	Cricketer (Bowler)
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 10" (178 cm)
Weight (approx.)	70 Kg (154 lbs)
Body Measurements (approx.)	- Chest: 42 Inches - Waist: 32 Inches - Biceps: 12 Inches
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Cricket
International Debut	ODI- Did not make yet Test- Did not make yet T20- Did not make yet
Jersey Number	#97 (Sri Lanka A) #96 (LPL)
Domestic/State Team(s)	School/Club/First-Class/List-A/T20 • Sivali Central School • Ragama Cricket Club (2022-present) • Jaffna Lanka Premier League (LPL) • Colombo Strikers (2023) • Jaffna Kings (2024) Indian Premier League (IPL) • SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) (2025) Lanka T10 Super League • Bangla Tigers (2024) Others • Sri Lanka A • Sri Lanka Emerging Team
Batting Style	Left-handed
Bowling Style	Right-arm medium fast
Personal Life
Date of Birth	4 February 2001 (Sunday)
Age (as of 2025)	24 Years
Birthplace	Ratnapura, Sri Lanka
Zodiac sign	Aquarius
Nationality	Sri Lankan
Hometown	Ratnapura
School	• Sivali Central College, Ratnapura • Vidyakara Maha Vidyalaya, Opanayake
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Hobbies	• Gymming • Swimming
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Unmarried
Affairs/Girlfriends	Hiruni Rasangi
Family
Parents	Father- Gamini Mother
Money Factor
Salary/Income (approx.)	• $5000 (from LPL contract) (as of 2024) • Rs 1,2 crores ($140,000) (Rs4.12 crore LKR) (from IPL contract) (as of 2024)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Eshan Malinga

Eshan Malinga liked playing cricket and played with his friends near his home.

He later played for his school, Sivali Central School, where he won many matches.
Eshan Malinga during his school days

In their 10th ‘Ranmini’ Battle Inter-School Big Match in March 2019, he took 6 wickets for 28 runs in the first innings and 5 wickets for 35 runs in the second innings, totalling 11 wickets for 63 runs.
Eshan Malinga (extreme right) being honoured by Lasith Malinga (in white hoodie) during his school years

In October 2019, he participated in the Airtel Fastest Pace bowling program and became the fastest bowler in the Under-19 category with a bowling speed of 141 kph (87.6 mph).
Eshan Malinga during the Airtel Fastest Pace bowling program

He later suffered a back injury and stopped playing. He trained with Palitha Nandasena who helped him recover.
Eshan Malinga with Palitha Nandasena (left)

In 2022, he made his debut for Ragama Cricket Club in the domestic circuit of Sri Lanka.

In June 2024, he trained at the MRF Pace Academy in Chennai, India.
Eshan Malinga with Glenn McGrath (left) when he trained at MRF Pace Academy in India

He helped Jaffna Kings to win the 2024 Lanka Premier League (LPL) in July 2024.
Eshan Malinga with his family after winning the 2024 Lanka Premier League Trophy