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IPL 2018: Mitchell McClenaghan replaces Jason Behrendorff in Mumbai Indians squad

Jason Behrendorff, who is suffering from a back problem, has been ruled out of this edition of the IPL.

Mumbai Indians IPL 2018 Image Source : GETTY IMAGESThe Mumbai Indians have picked McClenaghan at his base price of INR 1 crore.

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.

Behrendorff, who is suffering from a back problem, has been ruled out of this edition of the IPL.

"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.