Mumbai Indians Part Ways with Malinga, Mhambrey, Hopkinson in Support Staff Overhaul
Mumbai Indians are overhauling their coaching staff after finishing fourth in 2025 and ninth in 2026, with Kieron Pollard elevated to head coach.
- On Thursday, Mumbai Indians announced that Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey, and Carl Hopkinson are leaving their respective coaching roles, thanking the three for their commitment and contribution to the franchise.
- Malinga, a former player who secured four IPL titles, returned as a mentor and coach; Mhambrey served the team from 2010 to 2017 before returning in 2024, while Hopkinson joined ahead of the 2025 season after working with the England team.
- The franchise credited Mhambrey for nurturing bowling talent and Hopkinson for improving fielding standards; "Malinga, one of Mumbai Indians' most celebrated players, played a major role in the team," the franchise noted.
- Earlier this month, Mumbai Indians parted ways with head coach Mahela Jayawardene ahead of the 2027 season, and Kieron Pollard has been elevated from batting coach to the head coach position.
- The Indian Premier League 2027 mini-auction will take place in Goa on December 16, with franchises required to finalize player retentions by November 15 following the 2026 season conclusion.
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PressNewsAgencyMumbai Indians part ways with Malinga, Mhambrey, Hopkinson in support staff overhaul
Oct 29 : Mumbai Indians announced on Thursday the departure of long-serving Lasith Malinga plus Paras Mhambrey and Carl Hopkinson from their coaching roles, as the five-times Indian Premier League champions continue an overhaul of their backroom staff.The changes come nearly two weeks after the franchise repl
Mumbai Indians part ways with Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey, and Carl Hopkinson ahead of IPL 2027
Five-time IPL (Indian Premier League) champions Mumbai Indians took centre stage and announced that the trio of Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey, and Carl Hopkinson will be parting ways with the franchise ahead of the IPL 2027.
Mumbai Indians part ways with Malinga, Mhambrey and Hopkinson; end of an era for Sri Lankan legend
Mumbai Indians confirmed the exit of Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey, and Carl Hopkinson from their coaching positions. Malinga, a key player and mentor, inspired many during his time with the franchise. Mhambrey contributed significantly to developing the team's bowling talent and understanding its culture. Hopkinson, who joined recently, helped improve the fielding standards of the team as well.
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