IPL Auction 2020: One position each team should look to target

Mumbai Indians: Middle order batsman

The only issue that Mumbai have right now is a dependable #4, maybe an Eoin Morgan

Last year's champions Mumbai Indians, despite getting rid of 10 players, have a very well settled and fearsome squad. They have gotten rid of their fringe players and have retained and traded to create a fantastic core of players.

In Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock, they have one of the most formidable opening pairs in the league, with Suryakumar Yadav playing the role of an able #3/second opener. With Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya, the team has an explosive finishing combination, with adequate back-up in the form of the recently-traded Sherfane Rutherford.

Their bowling seems to be in good hands too, with Rahul Chahar and Krunal being handed the spin bowling mantle, with Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and any two of Dhawal Kulkarni, Lasith Malinga, Trent Boult, and Mitchell McClenaghan taking care of the pace.

With a squad full of match winners as well as decent back-ups, the one tiny issue that Mumbai have right now is the presence of a dependable #4. Having tried Yuvraj Singh (retired), Siddhesh Lad (traded to KKR) and Ishan Kishan (inconsistent) at this position last year, the Mumbai think-tank might want to look at someone who might be able to play either an anchor or a destroyer for them at #4.

With Pollard and De Kock practically guaranteed to start, they might look at an overseas player in case they play one overseas quick or an Indian alternative if they decide to play 2.

Possible Options: Eoin Morgan, Colin Ingram, Ross Taylor, Dhruv Shorey, Rohan Kadam