Chris Lynn Reacts After Being Picked By Mumbai Indians In IPL 2020 Auction

The IPL 2020 auction in Kolkata got off to a terrific start with Aussies setting the mega event on fire. Chris Lynn who set his highest reserve price at ₹2 crores became the first player to go under the hammer for his highest reserve price. Chris Lynn who was released by Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the auction will soon begin his new chapter with four-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians for the upcoming season.

Lynn’s attacking philosophy at the top of the order with a massive career strike rate of 141.12 is certain to provide a boost to Mumbai Indians’ chances of defending the title. The right-handed opener is a terrific hitter of the cricket ball. He first hogged the limelight when he scored 295 runs at an impeccable strike rate of 180.98 in the 2017 edition of the world’s premier tournament.

However, it was no shocker that he has been retained for a massive Rs. 9.6 crore for the 2018 season. He played 16 matches and scored 491 runs. He chipped in with three fifties and maintained a decent strike-rate of 130+. His personal best in that season was 74. In the 2019 season, he managed to score 405 runs at a strike-rate of 139.65. He scored four fifties in the last season and registered his best score of 82.

Chris Lynn reacts after being signed up by Mumbai Indians

Chris Lynn himself took to his official Twitter handle to express his happiness after being drafted in by Mumbai Indians for IPL 2020. He labelled Mumbai a ‘great city’ and a ‘quality franchise’. He went on to tag the one of the world’s best bowler Jasprit Bumrah, highlighting that he wouldn’t have to play against him.

Though the lucrative IPL is still a few months away from the power-packed action, Chris Lynn is eagerly waiting to kick-start the league on a good note. “@mipaltan ✅Great City ✅Quality Franchise ✅Flat wicket ✅Don’t have to play against @Jaspritbumrah93 ✅ Can’t wait for @IPL 2020,” Chris Lynn wrote on Twitter.

@mipaltan ✅
Great City ✅
Quality Franchise ✅
Flat wicket ✅
Don’t have to play against @Jaspritbumrah93 ✅

Can’t wait for @IPL 2020

— Chris Lynn (@lynny50) December 19, 2019