Cricketer #24 answer and hints — 29 September 2026

Stuck on this one? Three hints first, then the answer, then a link to play the puzzle itself so the archive is not spoiled for you.

Hints first

Hint 1 They played for Sri Lanka, mostly as a bowler.
Hint 2 Their international career ran from 2004–20.
Hint 3 They are right-handed, and finished with 30 Test caps.
The answer

Lasith Malinga

SRI LANKA · BOWLER · 2004–20 · 30 TESTS · 275 RUNS · AVG 7.20

Four wickets in four balls at the 2007 World Cup, from an action nobody has copied successfully.

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