Why did Mi release Malinga?

Why did Mi release Malinga?

IPL 2021 Player Retention: Mumbai Indians Released Lasith Malinga as Pacer Wanted to Retire from Franchise Cricket. Lasith Malinga will miss IPL 2020 for personal reasons.

Why is Malinga not playing for MI?

Having been associated with Mumbai for 13 seasons, he also recalled how the move to Royals came about. “It was actually last year that Kumar (Sangakkara) asked me if I was interested. But with COVID and all the bubble restrictions, I didn’t want to stay away from my family.

Can Malinga play IPL 2021?

IPL 2021: Lasith Malinga announces retirement from franchise cricket, won’t be part of MI squad.

Why isn t Malinga playing IPL 2021?

Lasith Malinga retired from franchise cricket and specifically IPL because of the ‘pandemic situation’ and ‘travel restrictions’. Due to Covid-19 pandemic, players have to live away from their families in bio bubble for a long time. Due to this, several players have been affected mentally and find it hard for them.

Who is Mumbai Indian coach 2022?

IPL 2022 | Coach Jayawardene on Mumbai Indians’ poor ‘structuring’ of line-up – The Hindu.

Why is Malinga with Rajasthan Royals?

But with COVID and all the bubble restrictions, I didn’t want to stay away from my family,” Malinga told news agency PTI. “But this year, having also worked with the Sri Lankan team, I felt I could use my experience and give back to the game that I love, by working with this group of players,” he added.

Is Sachin coach of MI?

The franchise named Sachin Tendulkar as the captain of the team and appointed former India cricketer Lalchand Rajput as the head coach.

Who is captain of MI?

Rohit SharmaMumbai Indians / Captain

Is Malinga retired from T20?

Lasith Malinga, Sri Lanka’s 2014 T20 World Cup winning captain, has announced his retirement from T20Is, marking his retirement from all formats of the game.

Is Lasith Malinga Indian?

Former Sri Lankan bowler Lasith Malinga has been roped in by Rajasthan Royal as the fast bowling coach ahead of Indian Premier League season 15 (IPL 2022). The Sri Lankan pacer was a part of 5-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians and played an important part in Mumbai Indians winning the title four times.