With the WT20 pushed back by a year to 2021, Cricket fans are wondering if they can see Lasith Malinga on a world event again.
The leading wicket-taker in T20Is with 107 strikes, Lasith Malinga had earlier announced that he would be retiring after the 2020 World Cup.
“Does the change mean he will hang around? He will be past 38 then. That said, the last year or so has been great for Malinga, who helped Mumbai Indians win the IPL again and followed it up with four wickets in four balls against New Zealand in September 2019. Fitness will be a concern, but form might not be, and it might come down to whether he is up for one more tilt or not.” Cricinfo published in an analysis written today.
According to cricket sources Lasith Malinga will play IPL later this year, most likely to be held in September in Dubai.
He is expected to take a decision after the IPL about his cricket future, the source added.
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