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

#10 Lasith Malinga

Malinga's journey from player to mentor to player in the last three years

Lasith Malinga is one of the legends of T20 cricket. He played a major part in Mumbai Indians winning three titles in the past six years. The lanky fast bowler did not find any bidder last season and hence MI named him as their bowling mentor.

The fast bowler made his return to the International side against England after a one-year absence. Since then, the 35-year-old has been consistent with the ball taking 17 wickets from just nine ODI games. In the two T20I games he played, he took four wickets.

With the World Cup around the corner, Malinga will be looking to get match fit. His presence in IPL will be a win-win to both the bowler and the franchise as he can help them win their 4th IPL title.

#11 Jasprit Bumrah

Bumrah is currently one of the World's best fast bowlers

Jasprit Bumrah has had an extraordinary 2018 season. He is currently one of the best bowlers in the world. In 2018, he has taken 22 wickets from just 13 ODI games. In Tests, he has taken 48 wickets from just nine appearances.

The lanky fast bowler has played a vital part in Mumbai Indians' success in the past six seasons. In the last season, the right-arm fast bowler has taken 17 wickets from his 14 games. His partnership with Malinga will be a lethal combination and the one to look forward to.

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