ADD ANI AS A TRUSTED SOURCE
googleads
Menu
Cricket

Sri Lanka legend Lasith Malinga retires from all forms of cricket

Colombo [Sri Lanka], September 14 (ANI): Sri Lanka's 2014 T20 World Cup-winning captain Lasith Malinga announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Tuesday.

ANI Sep 14, 2021 18:23 IST googleads

Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga

Colombo [Sri Lanka], September 14 (ANI): Sri Lanka's 2014 T20 World Cup-winning captain Lasith Malinga announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Tuesday.
"Today is a very special day for me, I want to thank each and everyone who has supported me and blessed me throughout my T20 career," said Malinga on his official YouTube channel.
Malinga also thanked team members and officials of Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC), Mumbai Indians, Melbourne Stars, Kent Cricket, Rangpur Riders, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Maratha Arabians, and Montreal Tigers.
"While Playing with you all, I got many experiences throughout my cricketing injury. And I will share it [experience] with young cricketers in the future," he added.
Notably, in January, Lasith Malinga had retired from franchise cricket. The Sri Lankan speedster, then informed his decision to the Mumbai Indians management, making himself unavailable for the champion side's retention wish list.
Malinga made his Test debut against Australia in July 2004. 16 days after his Test debut, Malinga played his first match in ODI cricket.
Known for his toe-crushing yorkers, Malinga has taken 4 wickets off 4 consecutive balls twice in international cricket.
Malinga, who finished with 107 wickets in the shortest format, made his T20I debut against England in June 2006. (ANI)

Get the App

What to Read Next

Cricket

ICC cites Gulf crisis for delay in teams’ return after T20 WC

ICC cites Gulf crisis for delay in teams’ return after T20 WC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday said that the delay in the return of several teams after the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka was caused by disruptions to international air travel resulting from the ongoing crisis in the Gulf region.

Read More
Cricket

Sri Lanka announces Gary Kirsten as new head coach

Sri Lanka announces Gary Kirsten as new head coach

Sri Lanka have announced the appointment of Gary Kirsten as the new head coach of the national men's side. Former South African cricketer and renowned coach Kirsten will take on the role of Sri Lanka's national men's team head coach starting April 15.

Read More
Cricket

Afghanistan-Sri Lanka white-ball series likely to be postponed

Afghanistan-Sri Lanka white-ball series likely to be postponed

The Afghanistan-Sri Lanka white-ball series, scheduled in the UAE from March 13-25, is likely to be postponed indefinitely due to escalating military conflict in West Asia.

Read More
Cricket

T20 World Cup: Special prayer in Madurai for India’s victory

T20 World Cup: Special prayer in Madurai for India’s victory

Over the years, India and New Zealand have met five times in ICC events' knockout stages, with India winning twice and New Zealand winning three. However, in the past two knockout stage matches, India has emerged victorious, and this gives Team India a razor-sharp edge.

Read More
Cricket

Sri Lanka Cricket appoints Jamie Siddons as new head coach

Sri Lanka Cricket appoints Jamie Siddons as new head coach

Siddons will take over from outgoing coach Rumesh Ratnayake, who had quietly concluded his tenure at the end of 2025.

Read More
Home About Us Our Products Advertise Contact Us Terms & Condition Privacy Policy

Copyright © aninews.in | All Rights Reserved.