In a big blow to the Mumbai Indians, veteran fast bowler and the leading wicket taker of the IPL, Lasith Malinga has pulled out of this season of the cash-rich league citing personal reasons. Since he has decided to be with his family back home in Sri Lanka, Mumbai Indians has named Australian pacer James Pattinson as his replacement. He will join the squad in Abu Dhabi this weekend. Mumbai will kick start the IPL when they take on Chennai Super Kings on September 19.