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MI New Coaching Staff: Ahead of the upcoming 2027 IPL season, the five-time champion franchise, Mumbai Indians, has completely overhauled its coaching staff. Following the appointment of former all-rounder Kieron Pollard as the team's Head Coach, the franchise has now officially announced the rest of its support staff.
For this season, Mumbai Indians has placed its trust in a mix of new faces, former players, and seasoned veterans of Indian cricket.
IPL 2027: Full List of Mumbai Indians Coaching Staff
The complete list of the support staff announced by the franchise is as follows:
- Head Coach: Kieron Pollard
- Batting Coach: Robin Uthappa
- Bowling Coach: Mitchell McClenaghan
- Fielding Coach: T. Dilip
- Development Bowling Coach: Dhawal Kulkarni
MI Coaching Staff 2027: Key Changes & Strategy
1. Kieron Pollard in a New Leadership Role
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Former batting coach Kieron Pollard has been promoted to the position of Head Coach. Following Mahela Jayawardene's departure, Pollard will now serve as the team's primary strategist. Having been a long-standing member of the MI setup, he is well-versed in the franchise's culture and the atmosphere within the dressing room.
2. Robin Uthappa Joins as Batting Coach
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Former explosive Indian batter Robin Uthappa has been appointed as the team's batting coach. Having played for Mumbai Indians in 2008, Uthappa brings extensive T20 cricket experience and will provide guidance to the franchise's young, aggressive batters.
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3. Return of Mitchell McClenaghan & Dhawal Kulkarni
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Former Mumbai Indians fast bowler Mitchell McClenaghan has been appointed as the lead bowling coach. Joining him is Dhawal Kulkarni a seasoned fast bowler with vast experience in domestic and IPL cricket who will serve as the development bowling coach. Both former players will work on refining the team's pace attack.
4. T. Dilip Strengthens Fielding Department
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Mumbai Indians have appointed T. Dilip, the former fielding coach of the Indian national cricket team, as their fielding coach. T. Dilip played a pivotal role in elevating the standards of catching and ground fielding for Team India; his addition is expected to significantly benefit the Mumbai fielding unit.
5. Old Guard Bids Farewell
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With the arrival of the new support staff, the franchise has decided to part ways with key members of its previous coaching group, including Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey, and James Pamment.
Also Read: IPL 2027: CSK New Coaching Staff, Key Changes & Retained Members
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