Robin Uthappa named Mumbai Indians batting coach
- Robin Uthappa joins Mumbai Indians as batting coach for the 2027 season.
- Kieron Pollard has been promoted to head coach of the franchise.
- The team parted ways with coaches Lasith Malinga and Paras Mhambrey.
- Mitchell McClenaghan and Dhawal Kulkarni join the new coaching staff.
- The changes follow a ninth-place finish in the previous IPL season.
The Mumbai Indians named 40-year-old Robin Uthappa as the new batting coach for the 2027 Indian Premier League season as part of a significant overhaul of the team's coaching staff. Uthappa belonged to the Indian team that clinched the first men's T20 World Cup in 2007.
Wasim Jaffer previously identified a 36-year-old veteran as the person who should replace Hardik Pandya at the Mumbai Indians. This hiring is part of the franchise's announcement of a fresh coaching team for the 2027 season.
Kieron Pollard promoted to head coach
Kieron Pollard became the new head coach of the Mumbai Indians following his promotion from his previous role as batting coach. He replaced long-serving coach Mahela Jayawardene.
Pollard has worked with the franchise for 16 years. He joined the new-look coaching group as part of the team's move to revamp the staff.
Coaching staff departures include Malinga and Mhambrey
The exits took place prior to the 2027 Indian Premier League campaign.
Mitchell McClenaghan replaces both Malinga and Mhambrey in the bowling department.
New appointments for bowling and fielding roles
The franchise hired Mitchell McClenaghan as the new bowling coach. T Dilip has been appointed the Mumbai Indians fielding coach.
Dhawal Kulkarni joins the staff as the development bowling coach.
Mumbai Indians overhaul follows ninth-place finish
The coaching overhaul follows a ninth-place finish in the previous season.
The franchise, which has won the Indian Premier League trophy five times, last secured the title in 2020.
Robin Uthappa returns to Mumbai Indians
Robin Uthappa returns to the franchise after playing for Mumbai Indians during the inaugural 2008 season. In that season, Uthappa amassed 320 runs across 14 games, posting a 30.58 average and a strike rate of 114.69.
He played for five other franchises after his initial stint, winning the trophy with Kolkata Knight Riders in 2014 and Chennai Super Kings in 2021. Uthappa has played 205 total Indian Premier League matches and scored 4,952 runs.
Welcome back to the Paltan, Robin".
Mitchell McClenaghan joins as bowling coach
Mitchell McClenaghan joins the staff as bowling coach. The New Zealander played for the franchise from 2015 to 2020. He took 71 wickets in 56 matches for the team.
McClenaghan was part of four championship-winning squads in 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. Cricinfo reported he played for the side from 2015 to 2019.
The franchise said, "Known for his competitive spirit and attacking approach, the New Zealander brings valuable international experience and a strong understanding of T20 bowling".
Dhawal Kulkarni named development bowling coach
Dhawal Kulkarni returns to the organization as development bowling coach. Kulkarni previously represented Mumbai Indians from 2008 through 2013, and again in 2020 and 2021.
He appeared in 12 ODIs and two T20Is for India. The Mumbai Indians statement read, "A familiar face in Mumbai cricket, he brings extensive experience, a deep understanding of Indian conditions and a strong connection with Mumbai Indians".
T Dilip appointed as fielding coach
T Dilip joins the team as the new fielding coach.
Mumbai Indians said, "An experienced and highly regarded fielding coach, he brings a strong emphasis on athleticism, preparation, consistency and excellence in the field".
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