New Delhi: Lasith Malinga retired from franchise cricket, but makes himself unavailable for IPL 2021. The four-time IPL winner cited ‘pandemic situation’ and ‘travel restrictions’ as the reasons behind his retirement after he also opted out of the previous edition of the tournament last September.
Here it is:
“Would’ve liked Malinga to be a part of our bowling attack for the next 5 years.” – Akash Ambani
? More on Mali’s retirement from franchise cricket ?#OneFamily #MumbaiIndianshttps://t.co/Rsj9fdDNy3
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) January 20, 2021
On Wednesday(January 20), the Mumbai Indians franchise released a 20-second video in tribute of their most decorated pacer.
? Malinga is staring down. He lifts his hand up and kisses the ball. Wankhede is echoing with MA-LIN-GA MA-LIN-GA as he picks up momentum in his run up. He slings and bowls. The ball moves, dips and finds the base of the stump through the batsman’s defence. ? pic.twitter.com/kFe7H8JSt9
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) January 20, 2021
