Mumbai Indians: 4 men vital to the team's ambitions in 2019 

Mumbai Indians are undoubtedly one of the most exciting and successful franchises of the Indian Premier League. Mumbai have won the trophy thrice and with the squad they possess, number 4 might not be too far away!

With the 12th edition of IPL approaching, it remains to be seen which team comes out on top this time around. The fans have started anticipating of which team shall be crowned the champions this term and with the level of star power residing in each side, the right balance with the apt mindset will prove key to any team's chances this term.

With that being said, Mumbai Indians will be wary of what the oppositions hold but if you are a supporter of Rohit Sharma and company then there are many reasons to be optimistic for the upcoming edition of IPL.

Taking our attention to IPL 2019, there seem to be 4 men who'll be extremely vital if Mumbai Indians are to fulfill their dream of lifting the trophy for the 4th time in their history.

Here are the 4 Mumbai Indians' players to watch out for in 2019:

#4 Mitchell McClenaghan

Mitchell McClenaghan took 14 wickets in IPL 2018

The allrounder from New Zealand has been associated with the Mumbai based franchise for the last 4 years and is one of the most capped overseas players in this term. Mitchell McClenaghan has often been trusted with the ball by Rohit Sharma courtesy of the Kiwi's sensational returns in the tournament.

McClenaghan's ability to strike when needed the most is what makes him a pretty valuable asset to this Mumbai side and as the 2019 season approaches, wait for some more scintillating displays from Mitchell McClenaghan.

The New Zealand International is one of the most efficient depth bowlers in the tournament and if Mumbai Indians are to claim their 4th title then Mitchell McClenaghan will need to churn out a string of impressive performances in the upcoming season of the cherished T20 League.

Mitchell has won 2 IPL titles with Mumbai as his valuable contributions helped the side win the title in 2015 and 2017.

#3 Krunal Pandya

Krunal Pandya is known to be a dynamic allrounder

Talk about allrounders in IPL and one name that will be repeatedly mentioned is that of Krunal Pandya. The Mumbai Indians' man is known for his slow left-arm unorthodox bowling style and his expertise in clearing the fence with ease.

Krunal has been instrumental to Mumbai Indians' plans as the one-half of the famous Pandya brothers has found himself on the team sheet for the most part of the last 3 years.

Pandya had a decent tournament in 2018 as he took 12 wickets at an average of 23.66 and along with that scored some valuable runs at an impressive strike rate of 145.22.

What Krunal brings to the table is a player who is well capable of bowling 4 overs in a match and along with that play a valuable knock every now and then. Ardent Mumbai Indians supporter will bank on Pandya to bring out his best in 2019.

#2 Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma has been Mumbai Indians' leading man for many years

The Mumbai Indians skipper is undoubtedly one of the most lethal T20 batsmen around. The hitman has been the linchpin to Mumbai Indians' success in the IPL and is deservingly discussed amongst the elite limited overs batsmen around the globe.

With 4493 runs to his name and 4 IPL titles, it doesn’t get any better than the Indian superstar, Rohit Sharma.

What Rohit brings to a side is his ability to bat comfortably in front of the fiercest bowling attacks and most importantly switch gears like a finely oiled machine.

In circumstances where heavy totals are to be chased down, ardent Mumbai Indians fans look up to their skipper to spell some magic of his own and Sharma has delivered on many occasions

With IPL 2019 just a few weeks away, let's see what the future holds for Mumbai Indians under the leadership of Rohit Sharma.

#1 Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah is often acknowledged as a T20 specialist

Jasprit Bumrah owns the right blend to be considered as one of the best T20 bowlers in the world. The Indian pacer has a deadly yorker up his sleeve and is one of the most effective and efficient death bowlers in the limited overs cricket.

Bumrah has spearheaded the Mumbai Indians' pace attack for quite some time now and has won 3 IPL trophies with them.

Bumrah's ability to deliver when his team's in a dire need has transformed his status to a fan favorite. In his IPL career, Bumrah has displayed moments of genius on one too many occasions and his ability to bowl efficiently in the depth overs is truly a blessing for Mumbai Indians.

In 2019, Mumbai Indians will take on the centre stage in a bid to bring home the IPL title once more and if that mission is to be accomplished then Jasprit Bumrah will have to be at his mercurial best.