5 unsold players from 2018 who went for big money in IPL Auction 2019

Shivam Dube grabbed the headlines after his exceptional show in Ranji Trophy 2018-19
Shivam Dube grabbed the headlines after his exceptional show in Ranji Trophy 2018-19

#4 Lasith Malinga

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Home-coming for Malinga!
Home-coming for Malinga!

Sri Lankan fast bowler, Lasith Malinga, failed to attract bidders at 2018 IPL Auction before being acquired by Mumbai Indians as a bowling mentor. However, his fortunes changed in this year's auction as Mumbai once again opted for the services of the Sri Lankan legend, but this time as a member of their squad unlike IPL 2018.

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Mumbai Indians bought Malinga for INR 2 Crore. Will Malinga find a place in Mumbai's playing XI remains to be seen, but he will unquestionably a decent addition to their squad as he will be sharing a lot of inputs for the other young pacemen in Mumbai's squad.

Lasith has an incredible IPL record. Having featured in more than 100 IPL games - 110 to be precise, Malinga has picked up 154 wickets at an average of 19.01, strike-rate of 16.61, and an economy rate of 6.86. He also has four 4-wicket hauls and a solitary 5-wicket-haul to his name with the best figures being 5 for 13.

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