IPL 2018: McClenaghan replaces Behrendorff in Mumbai Indians squad
The IPL Technical Committee has approved New Zealand’s Mitchell McClenaghan as a replacement for Australian left-arm fast bowler Jason Behrendorff in the Mumbai Indians squad.
Behrendorff, who is suffering from a back problem, has been ruled out of this edition of the Indian Premier League.
New Zealand fast bowler Mitchell McClenaghan is all set to replace injured Australian player Jason Behrendorff in the Mumbai Indians squad for the Indian Premier League 2018 (IPL 2018), beginning April 4.
“In accordance with the Player Regulations, the Mumbai Indians were allowed to choose a replacement from the Registered and Available Player Pool (RAPP),” an IPL media release said.
“The IPL Technical Committee has approved a replacement for Jason Behrendorff – left-arm fast bowler from Australia – in the Mumbai Indians squad. 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),” the BCCI said.
The Mumbai Indians subsequently picked McClenaghan at his base price of INR one crore.
“The Mumbai Indians subsequently picked New Zealand’s Mitchell McClenaghan at his base price of INR 1 Cr,” the BCCI said.
Defending champions Mumbai Indians will take on two-time winners Chennai Super Kings in the opening game of the tournament.
McClenaghan was a part of the Mumbai Indians squad since 2015, but remained unsold in the auctions for IPL 2018.
After the auctions in January, he had sent out a tweet thanking the Mumbai Indians team and Rohit Sharma for the time he spent with the team.
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