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All-Rounders: Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner

Naman Dhir, who has been retained for INR 5.25 crore, is a solid option with the bat down the order and handy medium-pace bowling. His brilliance in the field further makes him a starter in Mumbai's starting combination. Furthermore, the Punjab all-rounder can also be a very handy option with the ball if the match situation requires. 

New Zealand white-ball skipper Mitchell Santner had a successful season with the five-time champions last year. The left-arm orthodox spinner's bowling suited the Wankhede surface, and the Hardik Pandya-led side will once again back him to pick wickets in the middle. His handy batting will also be useful to add crucial runs in the end.