New Delhi, Sports Desk. Mumbai Indians on Thursday announced that Riley Meredith has been included in the squad in place of injured Jhye Richardson. Mumbai Indians have brought in Riley Meredith for Rs 1.5 crore. Riley Meredith has previously represented Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians in the IPL. Recently Mumbai Indians included Sandeep Warrier in place of Jasprit Bumrah.

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Jhye Richardson suffered a hamstring injury and the Australian bowler had to undergo surgery. Mumbai Indians had issued a release saying, ‘Jhai Richardson is suffering from a hamstring injury and has been ruled out of the 16th edition of the IPL. He joined Mumbai Indians for Rs 1.5 crore. Australian fast bowler Riley Meredith joined Mumbai Indians for Rs 1.5 crore. Meredith represented Mumbai Indians last year and took 8 wickets in 8 matches.

Riley Meredith has Played a total of 13 Matches in the IPL so Far

Riley Meredith will join the franchise ahead of Mumbai Indians’ next match against Chennai Super Kings. The 26-year-old Meredith has played one ODI and 5 T20 Internationals for Australia so far. Meredith did not get any wicket in ODIs. But he has taken 8 wickets in T20 International career. On the other hand, Riley Meredith has played a total of 13 matches in the IPL so far. During this he took 12 wickets.

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Mumbai Indians have to play their next match against Chennai Super Kings on Saturday. This match is called El Clasico match of IPL. Mumbai Indians led by Rohit Sharma have played 1 match so far in the current IPL and have lost in that. Mumbai had to face an 8-wicket defeat at the hands of RCB. On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings have played two matches so far, with one win and one loss.

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