IPL 2020: 4 players who can lead Mumbai Indians in Rohit Sharma’s absence
Rohit needs to take good care of himself during the grueling IPL season, especially with the 2020 T20 World Cup beckoning.
2) Lasith Malinga
The veteran pacer, who is currently the leading wicket-taker in the history of the lucrative league with 170 scalps to his name in 122 matches, as usually played a key role in Mumbai Indians’ record fourth IPL title win last year by picking up 16 wickets throughout season twelve for Rohit Sharma’s men with his best figures being 4/31.
The experienced Malinga led Sri Lanka in the three-match T20I series against India earlier last month where his side suffered a 0-2 defeat against Virat Kohli’s men. One just cannot imagine Mumbai’s immense IPL success without Lasith Malinga’s breath-taking efforts over the years. Such has been the 36-year-old’s impact at Mumbai Indians.
Though Malinga managed a solitary wicket in the 2019 IPL final, it was the one which helped Mumbai Indians to be crowned the champions. Given his experience and connect with the vociferous and passionate Mumbai Indians fans, Malinga might be an ideal candidate to replace if Rohit Sharma is unavailable for selection.
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