Lasith Malinga (Mumbai Indians)
Salary: ₹2 crore
The Sri Lankan legend was associated with Mumbai Indians ever since the 2009 season and ends his IPL career as the tournament’s current highest wicket-taker.
Soon after Mumbai announced that they won’t be retaining him, they clarified that it was because the veteran player is retiring from franchise cricket.
“…Lasith Malinga has decided to retire from franchise cricket. The Sri Lankan speedster informed his decision to the Mumbai Indians management earlier this month, making himself unavailable for the champion side’s retention wish list,” said a statement from MI.
Malinga, who has an unconventional bowling action, said: “After discussing with family, I think now is the right time to retire from all franchise cricket. The pandemic situation and the restrictions on travel will make it difficult for me given my personal circumstances to participate fully in franchise cricket for the next year and therefore it is best to make this…