Mumbai Indians is founded on the values of ‘One Family’ and for us, the members of our squad and their wellbeing will always hold utmost importance. We welcome James to our One Family.”

Lasith Malinga opts out of IPL 2020, James Pattinson called up as replacement

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James Pattinson went unsold in the previous two auctions of the IPL, with no franchise willing to match his base price tag of INR 1 crore. Pattinson, having been picked by the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2011 for $100,000, never played a single IPL match to date, despite being in the squad for three seasons.

Injuries have plagued Pattinson for a large part of his career, and at 30, the Victorian would look to make some inroads, having received an opportunity to play for the 4-time IPL champions.