Twitter reacts to Lasith Malinga's ODI retirement after masterclass against Bangladesh in his last ODI
Lasith Malinga turned back the clock in his last ODI by removing Tamim Iqbal and Souwmya Sarkar with vicious toe-crushing yorkers, and then ended the innings by dismissing Mustafizur, winning one last game for his country. The Twitterati exploded and wishes came pouring in for the veteran.
True inspiration for youngsters!!
Only Bowler to take 2 WC Hatricks, total 3 ODI hatricks, & a man who made so many aspirations and beliefs come true in young cricketers, that one can succeed & like how, even with an unconventional bowling action. One of the all time greats & a great ambassador, #ThankYouMalinga pic.twitter.com/5GAByLTqFv
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) July 26, 2019
A fine end to a fine career!!
Wat a Final spell!
— Danushka Gunathilaka (@danushka_70) July 26, 2019
Wat a legendary career from a legendary player, a true gentleman & have been a great inspiration for many | lucky enough to play together! 👏👏 #SLvBAN #ThankYouMalinga @Lasith99Malinga
PS - Gud luck for the T20s
The Fizz would have learned a lot from Malinga during his time at Mumbai Indians indeed!
Fortunate to share the dressing room with you. I know how good planner, motivator and human being you are. Indeed, you are a great performer. Your fighting spirit is inspiring to all. ODI cricket will miss you & you will be remembered always. Good bye legend. #ThankYouMalinga pic.twitter.com/hX5cr69BbK
— Mustafizur Rahman (@Mustafiz90) July 26, 2019
His toe-crushing yorkers will forever be remembered!!
Congratulations Malinga on an outstanding ODI career. We'll miss your yorkers and hat-tricks. Had the chance to face him very long back...very potent bowler since his early days. A champion for Sri Lanka. Go well brother. See you in the T20s. pic.twitter.com/zzDPYobzii
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 27, 2019
Cricketers and his fans will definitely miss him!!
Congratulations on the glorious journey Yorker King #Malinga. There will never be another toe crusher like you again. Best wishes for your future endeavours. 👊#LasithMalinga pic.twitter.com/Uf0iD3SHdL
— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 26, 2019
Such a humble cricketer!!
Been a good, good spell👌A top legend, champion, and a sportsman par excellence - wishing you continued success, my friend. All the best :) #ThankYouMalinga pic.twitter.com/dkAc4Nt25t
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) July 26, 2019
We wish him good luck for his future endeavors!
Congratulations on a wonderful One Day career, #Malinga.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 26, 2019
Wishing you all the very best for the future. pic.twitter.com/RLeKIudyWl
The only bowler to smile even after getting hit to the boundary!
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.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) July 26, 2019
That's Lasith Malinga for you!
If I had to pick one match winner among many others for @mipaltan in the last decade, this man will be on the top for sure. As a captain he give me breather during tense situation and he never failed to deliver, such was his presence within the team. Best wishes LM for the future pic.twitter.com/gJJJKy8gL3
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) July 26, 2019
Yorker King for a reason!
Classic Mali spell 🎯 Thank you for everything you've done for cricket. Always admired you and will always continue to do so 🤗.
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) July 26, 2019
Torchbearer of Sri Lanka!!
Wat a Career he had in d international level. He has carried Srilankan cricket on his shoulders for so many years by his sheer performances. He has a heart of a lion 🦁 Congratulations on a great Career #LasithMalinga Best wishes for ur future 👍👏 God bless u always pic.twitter.com/7O8W8cXKbD
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) July 26, 2019