Lasith Malinga lauded by Rohit & Harbhajan for his invaluable contributions to Mumbai

Rohit Sharma and Harbhajan Singh came forward to heap praise on Lasith Malinga after veteran Sri Lankan fast bowler decided to retire from franchise cricket. Malinga, who had represented Mumbai for 12 seasons of IPL had informed team manment about his decision earlier this month, making himself unavailable for upcoming season of IPL.

'Biggest match-winner ever'

Taking to micro-blogging site, Bhajji termed Malinga as 'biggest match-winner-ever'. Justifying furr, veteran off-spinner added that when a team has a bowler like Lankan speedster in ir corner, he can win m a game from any situation. 

Recalling his journey with senior pacer, 2011 World Cup winner added that 10 years with him in Mumbai were very special.

Harbhajan had represented Mumbai for 10 editions (2008-2017) and he was a key member of team that won three IPL titles (2013, 2015 & 2017) as well as two w-defunct CLT20 titles in 2011 & 2013 respectively. offie was released by franchise in IPL 2018 Auctions and he was roped in by three-time winners Chennai.

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'One of best game has seen': Rohit Sharma

Meanwhile, current Mumbai skipper took to Instagram and posted an im of him celebrating with premier quickie during an IPL match. Recalling Lasith Malinga's tenure with five-time champions, Rohit termed 2014 T20 World Cup winner as 'One of best game has seen' and n added that frontline bowler's presence around squad will be missed. 

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Mumbai & Malinga part ways

Sri Lankan legend Lasith Malinga became one of seven cricketers to be released by Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2021 auction. As it turns out, pace veteran had informed franchise earlier this month that he has retired from franchise cricket. four-time IPL winner cited ‘pandemic situation’ and ‘travel restrictions’ as reasons behind his retirement after he also opted out of previous edition of tournament last September.

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