Defending champions Mumbai Indians on Wednesday announced the signing of Australian pacer James Pattinson as a replacement for Lasith Malinga for the upcoming IPL.
The veteran Sri Lankan pacer is unavailable for the season due to personal reasons. “Lasith Malinga has requested unavailability for the season for personal reasons and to be with family back home in Sri Lanka,” a media release issued by Mumbai Indians said.
Pattinson will join MI, currently based in Abu Dhabi, this weekend.