Lasith Malinga paid heartfelt tribute by Mumbai IPL team on retirement from T20 leagues

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.

Lasith Malinga anunces retirement from franchise cricket

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Lasith Malinga played 122 matches, picked 170 wickets and lifted Indian Premier League title four times between 2009 and 2019 for Rohit Sharma-led side. Moreover, last ball he ever bowled for franchise resulted in ir fourth-ever title victory when y pipped defending champions Chennai by a run in thrilling final of 2019. pacer gave his side's giant fan base plenty to cherish during his playing days, with chants of “MAAL-IN-GAA! MAAL-IN-GAA!” at Wankhede set to go down as one of most momentous chapters of Mumbai Indians’ folklore going ahead.

Mumbai Indians franchise owner Akash Ambani himself said that y intended to keep Malinga for five more years had it t been for cricketer’s retirement decision. owner praised speedster's contributions for side, saying that he was at “core of Mumbai Indians for 12 years”. He added that y will forever miss Wankhede chants for Malinga and pacer will always remain in “heart of all Mumbai Indians fans”.

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On Wednesday, January 20, Mumbai Indians franchise released a 20-second video in tribute of ir most decorated pacer. video chronicled Malinga’s incredible journey for franchise over years. Here is a look at heartfelt and emotional tribute paid by Mumbai Indians for cricketer after his retirement anuncement was made public.

Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2021 released players list

Lasith Malinga was among seven cricketers to be released by franchise ahead of IPL 2021 auction. Here is a look at entire Mumbai Indians IPL 2021 released players list.

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Mumbai Indians squad 2021

Captain Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard and Jasprit Bumrah were among 18 players to be retained by Mumbai Indians from ir squad that lifted 2020 title in United Arab Emirates. Here is a look at entire Mumbai Indians squad for 2021 season ahead of next month’s auctions.

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Im source: IPLT20.COM