IPL 2018 | Mitchell McClenaghan replaces injured Jason Behrendorff in Mumbai Indians squad
After Jason Behrendorff was ruled out from Mumbai Indians' IPL season due to a back problem, the defending Champions have recalled Mitchell McClenaghan as his replacement. The former Kiwi pacer was a part of the franchise for three years, where he played a part in two title winning campaigns.
Going into the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League, defending champions Mumbai Indians are considered as one of the strongest teams on paper. Despite the
“Mr. Behrendorff is suffering from a back problem and has been ruled out of the VIVO IPL 2018. In accordance with the Player Regulations, the Mumbai Indians were allowed to choose a replacement from the Registered and Available Player Pool (RAPP),” BCCI announced the news on a press release.
Earlier, the New Zealand pacer, to the surprise of many, had gone unsold in the IPL mega auction that had taken place in January.
Apart from Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders franchise have also suffered some huge injury blows ahead of the tournament. While Chris Lynn and Andre Russell have been ruled out of the Pakistan Super League with injury concerns, they are expected to be fit for the IPL. Chennai Super Kings' Mitchell Santner has also been ruled out of the cash-rich league due to an injury that he sustained during the last England series.
Mumbai Indians will play the tournament opener in their own den, Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai against Chennai Super Kings on April 7.
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