Former Sri Lankan pace spearhead Lasith Malinga has been appointed as t🦹he bowling mentor of the three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians for the upcoming edition.
A veteran of 200 ODIs and 68 T20Is, Malinga will join the support staff headed by head coach Mahela Jayawardene, bowling coach Shane Bond, batting coach Ro♐bin Singh and fielding coach James Pemment.
“It’s a great opportunity to be present with, and an honour to continue my association with Mumbai Indians. Mumbai has been my home away from home for the last decade. As a player, I have enjoyed the journey with Mumbai Indians and now as mentor, I look forward to the new chapter,” the 34-year-old Malinga said in a statement.
Malinga has been the premier member of the Mumbai Indians win💦ning combination in the last 10 seasons, featuring in 110 matches out of 157 the franchise has played so far.
Mumbai Indians owner Akash Ambani feels having Malꦑinga as a mentor will be a great benefit to the young players the f💎ranchise has in their squad.
“Mumbai Indians has proven record of scouting and bringing forth the young talents at national stage. It will be a boon for these youngsters as well as the established ones to have the combined force of Shane Bond and Lasith Malinga to back them,” said Akash.
“Malinga has been a pillar of strength for Mumbai Indians since the inception of the team, and his passion for the team will help us achieve new heights.”