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New Delhi, March 19: Mumbai Indians have replaced Australian left-arm fast bowler Jason Behrendorff with New Zealand's Mitchell McClenaghan for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2018 cricket tournament. Behrendorff was snapped up at the IPL auction in Bengaluru on January 27-28 for Rs 1.5 crore after a battle with Kolkata Knight Riders. However, the 27-year-old has been ruled out of the tournament due to a nagging back problem.
Behrendorff has been battling a back injury for long. He pulled out of Western Australia's JLT Sheffield Shield tournament in November 2017, just before the Ashes series against England. He picked up the problem after bowling about 34 overs in Western Australia's match against New South Wales.
Thanks to all the @lahoreqalandars supporters, the amazing owners and the lads we have had the pleasure of playing with over the past month. Showed glimpses toward the end of spirit the group has which bodes well for next season and the Qalanders brand going forward.
— Mitchell McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage) March 16, 2018
The fast bowler is best remembered for claiming four wickets in 12 balls against India in what was his second T20I game for Australia. He picked up the wicket of India captain Virat Kohli in that match in Guwahati last October.
Paltan, our champion is 🔙 with us! 😎@Mitch_Savage returns to MI for his fourth season in a row, as he replaces the injured @JDorff5.#CricketMeriJaan pic.twitter.com/sT7RNW6c08
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 19, 2018
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 Indian's squad. "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 Mumbai Indians subsequently picked McClenaghan at his base price of INR one crore.
Just a quick thanks to @mipaltan and @ImRo45 for the last 3 years. Was a great experience and enjoyed every moment. All the best this year and will watch on with interest.
— Mitchell McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage) January 28, 2018
McClenaghan has been with the Mumbai Indians since 2015. He was their lead bowler in the IPL for the last three seasons, winning two titles in the process. He was unsold at the auction but now finds himself leading the Mumbai Indians' bowling attack again. So far, he has played 40 matches for Mumbai and has claimed 54 wickets.
Mumbai Indians, the defending IPL champions, will begin their IPL campaign against Chennai Super Kings on April 7 at the Wankhede Stadium. It's expected to be a blockbuster start for the IPL which will see the Rohit Sharma-led MI clash against MS Dhoni's CSK, which is returning after a two-year suspension.
