The defending champions, Mumbai Indians would look to build an invincible team around their lot of retained players to make sure that the title does not slip away from them. Mumbai Indians have retained Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah which means they have one of the best batsmen.
One of the best all-rounders and one of the best death overs bowler already by their side. This looks like a perfect foundation for building a great pool.
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Now when auctions are just around the corner there is profuse excitement in Mumbai Indian fans to see what team they are able to build up. Here are the 5 buys according to us which can help Mumbai Indians defend their title.
- Ben Stokes
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Ben Stokes is the best all-rounder to have by your side especially for the shortest format of the game. He is always in the face of the opposition and can destroy the opposition with both, his explosive batting skills and fine bowling skills. He is one player a lot of franchises will be keen to buy and it is very likely that Stokes would be auctioned for a hefty price in the IPL auctions.
2. Aaron Finch
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Finch is an explosive batsman who can be lethal as an opener. Currently, he is ranked second in the ICC rankings for T20 batsmen and he is very dangerous at the top of the order. With Hitman in the middle order and Finch at the top of the order, Mumbai Indians will become a destructive batting side. Finch is a bull who can crush any bowling attack in the world.
3. Colin Munro
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Munro is the only batsman to have scored 3 centuries in the shortest format of the game. He is the top-ranked T20 batsman in the ICC rankings and he would surely be one hot favourite in the IPL auctions. Munro is tailor-made for the shortest format of the game and he can be a very destructive customer.
4. Josh Hazlewood
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Josh Hazlewood along with Jasprit Bumrah will make a great pair of pace bowling. Hazlewood is disciplined with his line and length and has a knack for picking wickets at crucial times. He is the 5th ranked bowler in the ICC rankings for One Day Internationals and will be a very valuable addition.
5. Dinesh Karthik
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With Pant retained by Delhi Daredevils, Dinesh Karthik would be the hot favourite keeper in the IPL auctions. His breathtaking performances in the Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament has attracted franchises already. Mumbai Indians would need an effective wicketkeeper-batsman anyway and Karthik looks like their man.
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