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

Bowlers (Mustafizur Rahman, Pradeep Sangwan, Rahul Chahar and Jasprit Bumrah)

Mustafizur Rahman

Pat Cummins is coming off a fantastic season with the ball, but, I think, Mustafizur is a more effective limited overs bowler, courtesy his deceptive, toe-crushing yorkers. Considering the weakness of the subcontinent batsmen against left-arm swing bowling, he can prove to be very effective with the new ball. He, along with Bumrah will form a formidable pair in the death overs as well.

Pradeep Sangwan

The talented southpaw has been around for quite a while now. He has not been consistent enough in the previous editions and will have to perform well to keep a place in the XI.

Rahul Chahar

The young leg-spinner will have a huge responsibility on his shoulders, as the team looks a bit short on good spin options. The youngster has impressed in the domestic circuit and has the ability to rise to the big occasions. The role of a leg-spinner remains crucial in the shortest format of the game, so all eyes will be on the teenager.

Jaspreet Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah has been sensational in the last couple of years, which can be witnessed by his exponential rise from the IPL to the Indian Test side. Mumbai Indians have found a perfect successor to their previous spearhead, Malinga. Bumrah will lead the bowling attack and would be hoping to continue his dream run.