Veteran Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga took 3-38, including the last wicket of the match, in his final one-day international as the hosts beat Bangladesh by 91 runs on Friday.
The 35-year-old, who made his debut in 2004, removed Mustafizur Rahman to seal victory in the first game of the three-match series in Colombo.
He ends his ODI career with 338 wickets at an average of 28.87 from 226 ODIs.
Bangladesh were bundled out for 223 in pursuit of 315 at the R Premadasa Stadium.
Malinga is the only player to take three ODI hat-tricks, and the only player to take four wickets in four balls.
He received a guard of honour from his team-mates at the start of the game and scored an unbeaten six with the bat in Sri Lanka’s 314-8, thanks to a sensational hundred from Kusal Perera.
Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, Yuvraj Singh and other members from the cricket fraternity also took to Twitter to pay tribute to the “Yorker King” as he bids farewell to ODIs.
Here are some of the best tweets:
Congratulations on a wonderful One Day career, #Malinga.
Wishing you all the very best for the future. pic.twitter.com/RLeKIudyWl— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 26, 2019
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sri Lanka’s best right-arm fast bowler calls it a day in ODIs 🇱🇰 #ThankYouMalinga for all the memories 💙#OneFamily #CricketMeriJaan pic.twitter.com/vlD1WeDm0j
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) July 26, 2019
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
Wat a Final spell!
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— Danushka Gunathilaka (@danushka_70) July 26, 2019
Congratulation to Lasith Malinga on a fantastic ODI career. He has single handedly won many games for Sri Lanka. All the best for the T20Is in future
— Rangana Herath (@HerathRSL) July 26, 2019
As Buddhist we know all things are impermanent. However,at the back of our mind s we wish that some things are actually permanent. Dear Lasi you are the best death bowler ever. However, I will remember you as one of the most fearless players who never gave up. Farewell my friend!
— Sanath Jayasuriya (@Sanath07) July 26, 2019
Congratulations Lasith Malinga . World cricket will definitely miss you in 50 over cricket 🏏. Go well champion #Malinga #champion #SLvsBAN pic.twitter.com/hQ9jVYqbLm
— Upul Tharanga (@upultharanga44) July 26, 2019
https://twitter.com/Angelo69Mathews/status/1154623648478556160
Get those toes out with freedom, batsmen.
Happy retirement, Lasith Malinga! What a career! 🙌 #HallaBol pic.twitter.com/JKZpjRlnYA
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) July 26, 2019
That's the end of Slinger Lasith Malinga in ODI Cricket. He ends with 338 wickets. No bowler in International Cricket has picked more wickets than Lasith Malinga in the ODI since 2004 #ThankYouMalinga pic.twitter.com/poCtpP9pHp
— Azzam Ameen (@AzzamAmeen) July 26, 2019
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