International Cricket Council (ICC), on Friday announced Lasith Malinga as the official event ambassador for the upcoming ICC World T20 to be held in Sri Lanka in September.

The official twitter account of ICC confirmed the decision this decision.

Lasith Malinga has been a key bowler in the Sri Lankan side especially in the shortest format of the game, known for his toe-crushing yorkers. Malinga represents Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League.

Sri Lanka will be hosting the ICC World T20 for the first time this September.

Source: Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka)