IPL 2023: Four First Choice Overseas Players for Mumbai Indians For Their Playing XI

Mumbai Indians are the most successful IPL franchise as they have lifted the IPL trophy 5 times. However, they have had a quiet couple of previous seasons as the team failed to qualify for the playoffs. The Rohit Sharma-led franchise was placed at number 10 in the IPL 2022 points table after losing 10 out of their 14 games. Mumbai Indians will certainly look to change their fortune in IPL 2023.

Mumbai Indians will look to use their 4 overseas players in an effective manner to get success in the upcoming IPL season. They will have to check all the permutations and combinations in order to choose the best 4 overseas players. Jhye Richardson has been ruled out of IPL 2023 due to an injury. Tristan Stubbs too will remain unavailable for the first few games as he will play for South Africa against the Netherlands in the ODI series.

Meanwhile, from the Indian players, Jasprit Bumrah won’t feature for MI in IPL 2023. Bumrah hasn’t played internationally since September last year. The absence of Jasprit Bumrah will definitely affect the combination that Mumbai Indians will look to play.

Here’s the list of 4 overseas players who might feature in Mumbai Indians’ playing XI against RCB

1. Cameron Green

Mumbai Indians acquired the services of Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for a whopping INR 17.50 Crore. Green plays a crucial role in the Aussie test side both with the bat and the ball. He has also got a few opportunities in the Australian limited overs side.

Mumbai Indians will hope to get similar results from Cameron Green in IPL 2023. Rohit Sharma might play him as a pinch hitter who can provide strength to their middle order and bowl a few crucial overs as well.

2. Jofra Archer

Jofra Archer was one of the most lethal pacers globally before he got injured in March 2021. Since then he hasn’t played much cricket but will look to create some impact in the cash-rich league.

In absence of Jasprit Bumrah and Jhye Richardson, Jofra Archer will lead the Mumbai Indians bowling attack. Mumbai Indians will want him to provide vital breakthroughs while making sure he remains fit throughout the season.

3. Tim David

The mighty batter had a terrible outing in IPL 2022 where he scored just 187 runs in 9 innings. However, he has done reasonably well for Australia in T20Is and strikes at a staggering rate of 159.11.

Tim David is a destructive finisher and also provides a few overs of off-spin which will help Mumbai as they don’t have many spin options in their squad. He played some quality knocks in the SA20 and the PSL as well.

4. Jason Behrendorff

The Australian left-arm pacer provides the much-needed variety to MI’s bowling lineup. In the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, Behrendorff might regularly get to bowl the new ball. Jason Behrendorff has got the ability to destroy any batting lineup with his lethal swing bowling. He will certainly like the conditions at the Wankhede Stadium during IPL 2023.