New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Mumbai Indians on Thursday named Riley Meredith as a replacement for injured fast bowler Jhye Richardson.

Richardson is suffering from a hamstring injury and was earlier ruled out of the Indian Premier League.

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His replacement, Australian fast bowler, Riley Meredith has played 5 T20 Internationals, picking up eight wickets.

The 26-year-old has previously represented the Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians in the IPL.

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"He joins MI for Rs 1.5 Crore," read an IPL advisory.

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