Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians (MI) had a stellar 2013 as they won the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Champions League T20 (CLT20). Such is the strength in their squad that it is difficult to pick five they would retain. Nevertheless, here are a few names that may be the preferred options:
1.Rohit Sharma: Riding high on his recent impressive form and also guiding the team to two title wins this year, retaining him is a no-brainer. The Indian ODI opener scored 409 runs from 19 matches in 2013 season.
2.Dinesh Karthik: After Dhoni, Dinesh Karthik has been most favoured wicketkeeper-batsman in India. In his 92 IPL matches, he has scored 1,741 runs. Being a senior player and having Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the side the experience of playing international cricket, MI is likely to retain Karthik over local Aditya Tare or Ambati Rayudu.
3.Mitchell Johnson: Sachin Tendulkar had said that the Australian pacer will be the player to watch out for before the start of the ongoing Ashes series. Johnson has lived up to Tendulkar’s prophecy. And how! Johnson is also a handy with the bat lower down the order.
4.Lasith Malinga: The slinger is a must one would say. He may not be as dangerous as he was earlier, but on his day, he can run through any side with his disconcerting action and toe-crushing yorkers.
5.Kieron Pollard: The West Indies big hitter has been in the team for his all-round ability. On his day, he can change the face of the game in an instant. In 2013 edition, he scored 420 runs in 18 matches at an average of 42.00. He has taken 51 wickets from 62 IPL matches. An impact player.
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