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Lasith Malinga retires with 3 wickets in his last ODI; Twitter bids him farewell
Lasith Malinga, Sri Lankan legend, became the latest player to retire from ODIs. He picked up 3 wickets in his last game against Bangladesh, and ended with 338 scalps to his name
Sri Lanka's Lasith Malinga played his last ODI game on Friday against Bangladesh, bowing out with a three-wicket haul at Colombo. Having made his debut in 2004, Slinga-Malinga, as he was called, won a lot of hearts, with his yorkers and his death bowling making life miserable for the batsmen.
The match, that had been dubbed as the farewell match for the legend, saw a full house, as fans were eager to watch the seamer in action for one last time. He did not disappoint, showing glimpses of his skills and his stump-to-stump bowling, as he picked up three wickets, including one off the last ball of his ODI career. He finished with 338 wickets in the format.
After the match, Malinga was showered with appreciation by the officails, and Twitteratis also sent in their tributes. Jasprit Bumrah from India, who has credited Malinga for his rise in cricket, was the first to congratulate the Sri Lankan.
Another fast bowler calls it a day. Nothing but admiration for the mighty Lasith Malinga who is one of the greats of the white ball game. Big hearted, smiling and tough underneath the friendly air. A torch-bearer for the unorthodox.
The little prayer before his run-up. The little kiss on that white object. The slingy action. All for one last time in ODI cricket. Lasith Malinga for one last time in ODI cricket #OneFamily #CricketMeriJaan
