Twitter reacts to Mumbai Indians losing trump card Lasith Malinga ahead of IPL 2020

JUST IN: Lasith Malinga has withdrawn from this year's IPL for personal reasons.

— SportsCafe (@IndiaSportscafe)

The highest wicket-taker in the IPL history—Lasith Malinga has been ruled out of the tournament due to personal reasons.



His replacement is James Pattinson who picked 9 wickets in 6 BBL games in 2019-20 which included 5/33 for Brisbane Heat v Adelaide Strikers at The Gabba.

— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang)

So this will go down as the last delivery bowled by Malinga in his IPL career.

— NITIN SHARMA (@LoyalMIfan)

Malinga opts out of the IPL. There is a good chance we might have seen the last of him in the league. If that is the case, then his last ball is a pinpoint yorker winning the title for Mumbai by 1 run.

— Shuβh Aggarwal (@shubh_chintak)

Mumbai Indians signs Australian fast bowler James Pattinson in place of Lasith Malinga. He is one the biggest loss for MI but Pattinson can be a good option with his pace and bounce and can also contribute with the bat.

— Shubham dalmia (@Shubhamdalmia5)

IPL will be without Lasith Malinga & Suresh Raina - Two of the greatest match-winners of their respective sides.

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)

I think it is a very good call from to get James Pattinson with Malinga unavailable. Can be a very good change.

— Debojit Nath(Dev) 🕊 (@Deb22dn)

will certainly feel a little different without the legendary Malinga on show. Thoughts and prayers with Lasith and his family during this time.



James Pattinson to replace the SL & MI legend. 👇

— CricBlog ✍ (@cric_blog)