IPL 2019: 5 Most important players for Mumbai Indians this year

#2 Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah has been Mumbai Indians' linchpin for years now and he can also be considered as the best bowler in the world right now. His bowling in the death overs is matched by no one. With the World Cup coming, Bumrah might not play every match in the group stage, but still, he remains important to MI's chances.

Bumrah has had a terrific year in international cricket, where he has seen his stock rise as a death bowler. Jasprit is a wicket-taker and will be Rohit's go-to man in any situation. His pace can extract some bounce from the Wankhede track as it always has something for the bowlers who bend their back.

#1 Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma remains integral to their chances of winning a fourth IPL this year. The 31-year-old didn't have a good time last season, but this year the captain will be looking to bounce back in style.

Rohit has had a brilliant year and a half in Indian colors and he would be looking to provide the same good starts at the top for MI. Unlike previous years, this year we might see Rohit open the batting. There is no doubt on where the Indian vice-captain should bat as Rohit can win games singlehandedly at the top.

He has been doing it for India for so many years and there is no reason to believe that he cannot do it for MI. Rohit's form is going to be vital for MI's chances of winning the IPL for the fourth time.