MALINGA HAILED BY OPPONENTS AND TEAMMATES
INDIA vice-captain Rohit Sharma labelled Lasith Malinga as a “champion cricketer” as the Sri Lankan pacer announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
“Mali, you have been a champion cricketer. Well done on your wonderful career. Best wishes ahead,” tweeted Rohit.
Rohit and Malinga had shared the dressing-room for IPL franchise Mumbai Indians. Suryakumar Yadav also wished Malinga luck for future endeavours.
“Congratulations on such an outstanding career, filled with glory @ninety9sl. Wish you all the happiness and success as you enter this new chapter. #Malingaaaa,” tweeted Suryakumar.
Sri Lanka’s 2014 T20 World Cup-winning captain had announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Tuesday.
“Today is a very special day for me, I want to thank each and everyone who has supported me and blessed me throughout my T20 career,” said Malinga on his official YouTube channel. | Reuters