Lasith Malinga hailed by Rohit Sharma after announcing retirement: Mali, you have been a champion cricketer

Lasith Malinga retires: Rohit Sharma paid tribute to his long-time Mumbai Indians team mate after the latter announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

Rohit Sharma paid tribute to Sri Lankan fast bowling great Lasith Malinga, who was the Indian batsman's long-time teammate at Mumbai Indians, after the latter announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Malinga played with the Mumbai Indians for a decade and played a crucial role in their five title-winning campaigns, all of which came under the Rohit's captaincy. Mali, you have been a champion cricketer. Well done on your wonderful career. Best wishes ahead @ninety9sl https://t.co/fDGOg1ZBT7

"Mali, you have been a champion cricketer. Well done on your wonderful career. Best wishes ahead," Rohit said in a tweet in response to Malinga's announcement.