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.
The veteran speedster, who retired from Test cricket in 2011 and played his farewell one-day international in July, has improved his T20 tally to 104 wickets in 76 matches.
Chasing 162 in the second game, New Zealand showed nerves of steel to register a four-wicket win in the final over.
Taylor lifted the Black Caps from a precarious 39 for three in their chase of 175 to complete the win in 19.3 overs and lead the three-match series 1-0.
However, Malinga's effort was not enough as Ross Taylor struck 48 off 29 deliveries to help New Zealand win by five wickets and lead the three-match series 1-0.
Meanwhile, the pace spearhead also revealed the importance of sharing the Mumbai Indians' dressing room with Lasith Malinga.
