Glenn Maxwell released by Kings XI Punjab; Mumbai Indians leave Lasith Malinga
Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was one of the heavyweights who were left by his team. He was among nine players released by Kings XI Punjab.
Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was one of the heavyweights who were left by his team. He was among nine players released by Kings XI Punjab.
Malinga, 37, had been with MI for 12 years, right from the first IPL season in 2008. He is the highest wicket-taker in the history of the league.
Mumbai Indians are currently training in Dubai and they will take on Chennai in the opener at the beautiful Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Bumrah is himself renowned for his ability with the yorker and has in the past credited Malinga for helping him with the craft.
Notably, the Sri Lankan government was scheduled to play a two-match Test series against England in March earlier this year but the assignment had to be postponed in view of the pandemic.
In an interview with commentator Harsha Bhogle for Cricbuzz, Warner chose himself and Rohit as openers of the line-up. Kohli comes in at no.3 while CSK stalwart Suresh Raina slots into the no.4 position.
The highest wicket-taker in the tournament with 170 wickets in 122 matches, ‘Slinga Malinga' has been one of those legends who changed the perception of T20 cricket.
Malinga admitted that the good show by their spinning duo is a massive positive looking forward to the 2020 World T20.
Kuldeep Yadav also picked up a couple of wickets while Washington Sundar and Jasprit Bumrah picked up a wicket each.
Both the teams are unchanged from the Guwahati T20I.
