IPL 2019: What should be MI's ideal playing XI

#4 Rohit Sharma

Rohit's form is key to Mumbai Indian's success

The Mumbai Indians captain endured a difficult 2018 IPL season. In fact, the last year's campaign was Rohit's worst in his 11-year IPL career. Rohit Sharma scored just 286 runs from his 14 games at a dismal average of 23.83.

On the contrary, his T20I form is impressive has scored 590 runs last year which includes two massive centuries. Rohit Sharma will look forward to replicating his International form in the IPL.

Rohit's presence in the middle-order gives stability to the batting line-up. With the purchase of de Kock, the MI franchise has clearly indicated us that Rohit will continue playing in the middle-order.

#5 Suryakumar Yadav

Surya Kumar Yadav amassed 512 runs last season for Mumbai Indians

Suryakumar Yadav is one of the stalwarts of Mumbai domestic cricket. He has been playing for the Mumbai Ranji team for almost one decade. His experience will come in handy in the middle-overs for Mumbai Indians.

Mumbai Indians bought the right-handed batsman for a whopping 3.2 crore INR. He justified his price tag by scoring 512 runs opening the batting at an impressive average of 36.57.

However, there will be a change in role for the Mumbai batsman as he will be asked to play in the middle-order this time as Mumbai Indians have gotten de Kock and Lewis to take care of opening duties.

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