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

#8 Mayank Markande

Mayank Markande impressed everyone with his legspinners last season

Mumbai Indians bought Mayank Markande for his base price of 20 Lakh INR and it turns out to be a bargain buy as he led their spin department with pristine last season. The Punjabi legspinner played all the 14 games for MI taking 15 wickets at an impressive average and strike-rate of 24.53 and 17.60 respectively.

The leg-spinner continued his impressive run in the domestic cricket proving everyone that he is not a one-season wonder. The 21-year-old is currently part of India A team which is facing the England Lions.

With Dravid's guidance, the Mumbai Indians starlet will only get better.

#9 Jason Behrendorff

Behrendorff 's left-arm bowling will bring variety in Mumbai attack

Mumbai Indians bought Jason Behrendorff last season for a base price of one crore INR. However, the back-injury ruled him out of the whole tournament. The 28-year-old has been impressive in Australia's domestic cricket since his return from injury. He is currently in Australia's ODI scheme of things as made his debut against India this year.

The left-arm fast bowler has made his debut his T20I debut in 2017 taking a match-winning four-wicket haul in that series. His pace and bounce can trouble any batsman even on a flat surface.

Mumbai Indians will look forward to having him in the playing XI to provide a zeal in their fast bowling attack.

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