Mumbai Indians have been jolted by the absence of two premium speedsters from their ranks — New Zealander Adam Milne and Sri Lanka's Lasith Malinga.

While Milne is recovering from an injury, Malinga is leading his team in the T20I series v South Africa. He will then return to Sri Lanka for a domestic tournament, which has been made mandatory by Sri Lanka Cricket. Malinga, who was part of the MI as a support staff last season, was bought for R2 crore in the auction last December.