IPL 2020: Mumbai Indians star Mitchell McClenaghan mocks UK's response to coronavirus

worldwide lockdown caused by coronavirus has already impacted various sporting events in world. Due to highly contagious nature of this disease, various cricketing bilateral contests and leagues have been eir cancelled or postponed until furr tice. Even Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently delayed launch of highly-anticipated Indian Premier League 2020 (IPL 2020) season.

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IPL 2020: Mumbai Indians star Mitchell McClenaghan's tweet on coronavirus

upcoming IPL 2020 was initially slated to commence on March 29 with a match between defending champions Mumbai Indians and ir familiar foes Chennai Super Kings. Since several cricketers and support staff members are taking a break from game in wake of coronavirus pandemic, Mumbai Indians pacer Mitchell McClenaghan recently took to Twitter and mocked current situation in United Kingdom. Upon coming across a tweet of a popular British media personality Piers Morgan questioning coronavirus crisis of his country, New Zealander made full use of opportunity to brag about “lockdown” situation of his own.

Mitchell McClenaghan and Piers Morgan exchange tweets over coronavirus pandemic

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Mitchell McClenaghan in IPL 2020

If BCCI goes ahead with IPL 2020 at a yet-to-be-decided rescheduled date, Mitchell McClenaghan is expected to reprise his role as Mumbai Indians pacer. cricketer was retained by franchise for ₹1 crore during IPL 2020 trading window. Having first joined side in 2015, Mitchell McClenaghan was part of Mumbai Indians victorious line-ups of 2015, 2017 and 2019 editions respectively.

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