Malinga further stated that Dhananjaya Lakshan is one of the best swing bowlers in Sri Lanka at present and he is the best investment the Sri Lankan team has at present.
Malinga said Dhananjaya Lakshan could do more for the team as he has a mix of in dippers for the right-handed batsmen and slow balls.
Malinga further said that the current selection committee has placed their trust in Dananjaya Lakshan and he is happy that Lakshan been included in the Sri Lanka squad for the tour of England.
The upcoming England tournament will be Dananjaya Lakshan's first international tour for Sri Lanka.
Although Dhananjaya Lakshan was included in the squad for the concluded West Indies tour, he unfortunately missed the opportunity to join the tournament due to a covid infection.