The low-slung, round-arm action of Lasith Malinga was threatening to become more of a curiosity than anything else, but then he added accuracy to go with the pace.

He was the leading bowler in the 5-0 thrashing of England and on one January day in Auckland, he shared six wickets with Chaminda Vaas to bowl out New Zealand for 73.

If he can keep the no-ball count down, he is bound to be a real threat in the Caribbean.