Galle Gladiators skipper Bhanuka Rajapaksa has praised Sri Lanka bowling legend Lasith Malinga for his constant support to the team throughout the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2020 tournament.

Malinga was to captain the Galle Gladiator in the LPL 2020, but later withdrew from the tournament citing fitness issues.

However, Galle Gladiators captain Bhanuka Rajapaksa told that Malinga has been involved with the team behind the scenes giving valuable advise to strengthen their performance.

Rajapaksa said that along with former skipper Shahid Afridi who left the tournament midway due to personal reasons, Lasith Malinga has been largely involved in shaping the team’s performance thus far.

Stating that many have forgotten the Sri Lankan legend at present, Bhanuka Rajapaksa said Malinga has been coaching the team providing advise day and night.

“Malinga’s advise is instrumental in bringing us to where we are at the moment,” he said.