Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah Pay Tribute To Lasith Malinga After The Latter Announces Retirement From Franchise Cricket

The Mumbai Indians players like Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah have paid tribute to Lasith Malinga who recently announced his retirement from Franchise cricket. Lasith Malinga who has been a match-winner for the Mumbai Indians team for a long time now from the inaugural edition of the IPL will be moving on from his services to any franchise team.

Lasith Malinga is one of the best bowlers the world has ever seen and he is a dangerous bowler at any stage of the game. He was the go-to bowler for the Mumbai Indians and with his slinging action, he is really tough to go after for the batsman.

He nails the yorker to perfection at crucial stages and has won a lot of games with his death bowling. His last delivery in the IPL in 2019 yielded the victory for Mumbai Indians in the final against CSK.

Rohit Sharma Praised Malinga For His Contribution Over The Years

Rohit Sharma on Instagram posted a photo with the Sri Lankan legend Lasith Malinga stating the importance of Malinga in the Mumbai Indians squad. He also notified the impact Malinga had on the opponents and whenever he is part of a team, he will be the X factor bowler who can turn the match on its head.

Rohit also mentioned the number of match-winning performances Malinga has given for his franchise as well as his country.

“One of the best the game has seen. Truly a match-winner, his presence around the squad will be missed”  posted Rohit Sharma on Instagram stating how much Malinga will be missed around the squad.

Jasprit Bumrah Honoured To Play Aside Lasith Malinga

Jasprit Bumrah tweeted on the retirement of Malinga from franchisee cricket stating that he was honoured to play alongside Lasith Malinga. Interestingly, Malinga and Bumrah have a lot of similarities in them with the rare action they bowl and also to nail the yorkers at a considerable speed is a huge skill which had helped Mumbai in winning five trophies. Bumrah started his career under Malinga and he seemed to have got his yorkers mastered by the yorker specialist.

“It’s been an honour playing alongside you and picking your brain all these years, Mali. Congratulations on a successful career, the IPL won’t be the same without you.” tweeted Bumrah.

It’s been an honour playing alongside you and picking your brain all these years, Mali. Congratulations on a successful career, the IPL won’t be the same without you. @mipaltan pic.twitter.com/9XIPr13dtN

— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) January 21, 2021

He also mentioned that the IPL won’t be the same without the Srilankan legend Malinga who will stay as one of the IPL legends.