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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), an Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, made a significant move on Friday by trading West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd to the Mumbai Indians (MI). The IPL officially announced the trade in a media advisory, citing a transfer fee of Rs 50 lakh. The statement mentioned, “Romario Shepherd has been traded to Mumbai Indians (MI) from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) during the ongoing TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) trading window ahead of the TATA IPL 2024. Shepherd, who has played in 4 IPL matches representing LSG and Sunrisers Hyderabad, was traded to MI for his existing fee of INR 50 Lakh.”
Shepherd’s IPL record includes four appearances, during which he scored 58 runs at an average of 19.3 with a strike rate of 138.1. In terms of bowling, he has taken 3 wickets at an economy rate of 10.88.
In T20 internationals, Shepherd has participated in 31 matches, accumulating 301 runs at an average of 37.6 and a strike rate of 153.6. On the bowling front, he has claimed 31 wickets with an economy rate of 10.38, and his best bowling figure remains at 4/31.
Shepherd now looks forward to thriving under the guidance of MI’s new bowling coach, Lasith Malinga, who recently assumed the role. Malinga takes over from New Zealand pacer Shane Bond, who had a successful nine-year tenure with the team.
Expressing his enthusiasm, Malinga stated, “It is truly an honor for me to be appointed Bowling Coach of Mumbai Indians… My journey in the #OneFamily continues, following MI New York and MI Cape Town. I am looking forward to working closely with Mark, Polly, Rohit, and the rest of the team, especially the bowling unit, whose approach I loved last season, and the young MI talent that has the potential to excel, backed by the passionate MI Paltan.”