IPL 2018: How Rohit Sharma's blue brigade could line up in their tournament opener

All-rounders (Krunal Pandya, Kieron Pollard and Hardik Pandya)

Krunal Pandya

The elder of the Pandya brothers, Krunal Pandya was one of the heroes in Mumbai Indians' triumph last year. Mumbai Indians really bent their back in the auctions this year to get him aboard. They will be expecting a similar performance from the southpaw with the bat. Krunal will also have to bear an added responsibility in the spin department, which looks a bit vulnerable, with the lack of an experienced front-line spinner.

Kieron Pollard

Much of Mumbai Indians' past success can be attributed to this man. Kieron Pollard will be asked to do what he does best, finish the games. He has done it on numerous occasions in the past and, hopefully, will continue doing so. Although he can bowl decent medium pace, with the kind of bowling options Mumbai Indians have, he would rarely get a chance to stretch his arm.

Hardik Pandya

One of the many exciting finds of the IPL, Hardik Pandya has finally ended India's search for a fine seam bowling all-rounder. Rohit Sharma has shown immense faith in Pandya, and, he has, more often than not, stepped up to the challenge. Keeping his recent form slump aside, Pandya will have to give the team that assault in the final overs which he is known for.