IPL 2020: Players who have pulled out and their replacements
As the league kick-off within a week’s time, here’s a list of players who have pulled out of the tournament owing to personal or health issues, and their respective replacements.
4. Lasith Malinga – Mumbai Indians (MI)
The 37-year-old Malinga, the most successful bowler in IPL history, also pulled out of the entire 2020 season in the UAE, citing personal reasons. The Mumbai franchise have named Australian pacer James Pattinson who is yet to play an IPL game, as his replacement.
Earlier in 2011, Pattinson was picked up by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) but didn’t play a single match. He ended up being on the sidelines in the future as well.
Despite being ruled out of the 2018 edition, Malinga was roped in as a bowling coach by MI. However, he made a remarkable return last year. His tally of 16 wickets, albeit at a high economy rate of 9.76, was a critical aspect of MI winning a record fourth title. While Mumbai have Jasprit Bumrah, Nathan Coulter-Nile and Trent Boult to lead the pace attack they could still miss Malinga’s vast experience and prowess at the death overs this time around.
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