Chris Lynn is one of the most destructive batsmen in T20 cricket and it was once again proved at the IPL 2020 auction. He travels across the world to play in domestic T20 leagues and he is one of the most popular and demanded T20 players by T20 franchises, for his big-hitting skills. On the first day of IPL 2020 auction, Chris Lynn was one of the hottest bets for all the franchises owners.
After KKR released him, Chris Lynn was always going to be a big fish for franchise owners at IPL 2020 auction because the dashing Australian has the ability to destroy any bowling attack and finish matches single-handedly on his day.
? BCCI President Sourav Ganguly and Mrs. Nita Ambani captured during a candid conversation at the #IPLAuction.#OneFamily #MumbaiIndians #CricketMeriJaan #IPLAuction2020 pic.twitter.com/UTnW6PlaEZ
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) December 19, 2019
But, interestingly, Chris Lynn was picked by Mumbai Indians just for his base price of INR 2 crore. Mumbai Indians have always been a team of superstars and Lynn’s addition to their squad is only going to add more firepower and big-hitting to their star-studded batting order. The pitches at Wankhede Stadium always favor batsmen, especially in the IPL, and Lynn’s presence at the top of the order will be a big advantage for the Paltan. Chris Lynn has played 41 matches in IPL and scored 1280 runs at a healthy strike rate of 140.65.
Mumbai Indians’ Twitter handle seemed overjoyed with Chris Lynn’s inclusion at the IPL 2020 auction and they announced it with a brilliant message. They wrote:
“Player number 002, pick number 001 – Chris Lynn can send them to the railway tracks outside Wankhede.”
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Player number 002, pick number 001 – Chris Lynn can send them to the railway tracks outside Wankhede ? #IPLAuction #OneFamily #MumbaiIndians #CricketMeriJaan #IPLAuction2020 @lynny50 pic.twitter.com/mrWjIPLuB9
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) December 19, 2019
?Chirs Lynn also took to his Twitter and seemed very happy being a part of one of the biggest domestic T20 franchises in the world. In his tweet, he specially mentioned Jasprit Bumrah’s name and expressed his joy that he will not have to face in the tournament.
@mipaltan
Great City
Quality Franchise
Flat wicket
Don’t have to play against @Jaspritbumrah93Can’t wait for @IPL 2020
— Chris Lynn (@lynny50) December 19, 2019
Mumbai Indians were also quick in reply and they posted another tweet in Chris Lynn’s welcome:
Chris Lynn
Hitting the ball
Out of the Wankhede
LynnsanityCan’t wait for @IPL 2020
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) December 19, 2019
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