Prageeth Malinga, Jung Tigers
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Each week, The Wimmera Mail-Times catches up with players of all different sporting codes from across the region.
This week's chat is with Jung's Prageeth Malinga.
Malinga plays in B Grade, where Jung sit sixth after nine rounds with two wins.
The Tigers had the bye in round 9, after going down to the Horsham Saints the previous week.
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Their most recent victory came in round five when they accounted for Lubeck-Murtoa by three wickets.
What do you love about playing cricket?
Keeping busy.
Back in Sri Lanka cricket was my favourite.
When I moved to Horsham I started again.
How long have you been in Australia for?
In Australia for nearly five years now and Horsham just over a year.
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How did you end up playing for Jung Cricket Club?
I played for Homers last year, but my friends play here and they asked me if I was interested and then I just came here.
What is your role in your team?
I'm kind of one of the main bowlers.
Probably first or second change.
And I bat in the middle.
Which teammate can you rely on in a tricky situation?
I would probably get advice from Marty Knight.
He's experienced and he's calm.
If you are stressed he calms you down.
Who is your favourite cricketer of all time?
Mahela Jayawardene.
Are you watching anything on Netflix at the moment that you'd like to recommend?
Yeah, anything related to sci-fi.
What's your favourite movie of all time?
I would say Titanic, it's kind of a classic.
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