One of the most successful bowlers of the IPL, Lasith Malinga announced his decision to miss the upcoming Indian Premier League 2020 for personal reasons. The pacer, made himself unavailable for personal reasons and to "be with family back home in Sri Lanka. Malinga, the leading wicket-taker of the IPL, made his IPL debut in 2009. Last year, defending 9 runs for their fourth title, he helped MI to the title, conceding just 7 to give them a one-run win against Chennai Super Kings off the last ball. In 122 matches, he has returned 170 wickets, at an average of 19.80 and an economy rate of 7.14. The franchise signed Australian pacer James Pattinson as a replacement for the bowler.