After playing for years of international cricket for Sri-Lanka and different franchises around the world. The man with unorthodox bowling action Lasith Malinga retires from franchise cricket. After retiring announcement from ODIs in 2019. Malinga announced his retirement today. Mumbai Indians posted a farewell post to the legend with a photo that MI’s fans can cherish.
Mumbai Indians Instagram handle shared all the details take a look
Mumbai Indians posted “One of the greatest bowling sensations of IPL and for Mumbai Indians, Lasith Malinga has decided to retire from franchise cricket. The Sri Lankan speedster informed his decision to the MI management earlier this month, making himself unavailable for the champion side’s retention wish list.
MI management respects Lasith Malinga’s decision and hence he is not part of the club’s 18-member retention squad announced today.”
Akash Ambani, Owner, Mumbai Indians praised him and said “Lasith Malinga has been at the core of MI for 12 years. We respect his decision, even though I would have liked to him to be part of our bowling attack for another 5 years.”
On his decision of retiring now Lasith Malinga said: “After discussing with family, I think now is the right time to retire from all franchise cricket. The Pandemic situation and the restrictions on travel will make it difficult for me given my personal circumstances to participate fully in franchise cricket for the next year and therefore it is best to make this decision now.
Malinga is the highest wicket taker in the IPL pocketing 170 to his name.
