Mumbai Indians unveil new coaching group for IPL 2027, Uthappa and McClenaghan return
Kieron Pollard leads a reshaped staff as the five-time champions add former players to strengthen batting, bowling and fielding after a ninth-place finish.
- On Friday, Mumbai Indians appointed former India batter Robin Uthappa as batting coach ahead of IPL 2027, marking a significant addition to the franchise's revamped coaching staff for the upcoming season.
- The franchise reshaping followed head coach Mahela Jayawardene's departure earlier this month, with West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard stepping into the leadership role to lead the coaching group's overhaul.
- Alongside Uthappa, the franchise added former New Zealand pacer Mitchell McClenaghan as bowling coach, T. Dilip as fielding coach, and Dhawal Kulkarni as development bowling coach to complete the backroom team.
- The team parted ways on Thursday with bowling coaches Lasith Malinga and Paras Mhambrey, and fielding coach Carl Hopkinson, addressing the franchise's ninth-place finish among 10 teams in IPL 2026.
- With the December 16 player auction in Goa approaching, Pollard's coaching group will prioritize player development as teams submit retention lists by November 15 to finalize squad preparations.
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MI announces new coaching group ahead of IPL 2027, Robin Uthappa, T Dilip, among others join the ranks
Five-time IPL (Indian Premier League) champions Mumbai Indians took centre stage and announced their new coaching group as part of the revamp ahead of the IPL 2027. They announced the likes of Robin Uthappa and T Dilip as part of their new coaching staff.
IPL 2027: MI announce new coaching group; Robin Uthappa, Mitchell McClenaghan, T. Dilip and Dhawal Kulkarni join head coach Pollard - The Tribune
Mumbai Indians (MI) on Friday announced the appointment of Robin Uthappa as Batting Coach, Mitchell McClenaghan as Bowling Coach, T. Dilip as Fielding Coach and Dhawal Kulkarni as Development Bowling Coach for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 season.
Robin Uthappa Appointed Mumbai Indians Batting Coach Ahead of IPL 2027 | 🏏 LatestLY
Robin Uthappa has been appointed as the new batting coach for Mumbai Indians ahead of the IPL 2027 season, announced today, October 30, 2026. The 40-year-old former India batter and IPL Orange Cap winner returns to the franchise as part of a major coaching staff overhaul, with Kieron Pollard taking over as Head Coach. 🏏 Robin Uthappa Appointed Mumbai Indians Batting Coach Ahead of IPL 2027.
Mumbai Indians' Coaching Revamp Continues As Robin Uthappa Lands Batting Coach Role Ahead Of IPL 2027
Mumbai Indians appoint Robin Uthappa as batting coach for IPL 2027 amid a major coaching overhaul, with Kieron Pollard leading the franchise's revamped support staff
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