IPL 2019: Best Mumbai Indians XI from the list of retained players

# 11 Overseas Opener Slot - Quinton de Kock

Quinton de Kock was traded by Mumbai from RCB for IPL 2019 season

Alternate pick - Evin Lewis

The move by Mumbai Indians to get the services of Quinton de Kock seems to be a smart move looking at a possible replacement for Evin Lewis at the top of the order. Evin Lewis for sure has been influential for Mumbai in the last IPL season, but the recent form of the West Indies opener may become a spot of bother for Mumbai Indians.

With the signing of Quinton de Kock that uncertainty is well hedged. Also, the presence of de Kock provides the team the services of an international wicket-keeper who may reduce the dependence of the team on Ishan Kishan to a large extent. If Ishan Kishan does not perform at his No.3 spot, the team is not forced to play him as the designated wicket-keeper and can then look at other possible options to strengthen the batting lineup.

The foreign opener slot is definitely a juggle between the West Indian and the South African. But with the added value that Quinton de Kock brings to the table, he is our designated foreign opener in our Best Mumbai Indians XI of retained players.

Don’t be surprised if you see Quinton de Kock walking ahead of Evin Lewis right from the start of the IPL 2019 season.

Summing up, Mumbai Indians IPL 2019 Auction Strategy will include:

#1 One/Two Indian Pace Bowlers – Possible Players from the list of released players include: Mohammed Shami, JaydevUnadkat, Mohit Sharma, BarinderSran, Vinay Kumar

#2 Two/Three All-rounders (One overseas) – Possible Players from the list of released players include: Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Axar Patel, Daniel Christian, Chris Woakes, Carlos Brathwaite

#3 Two/Three Indian Batsmen – Possible Players from the list of released players include: Sachin Baby, Sarfraz Khan, Yuvraj Singh