Mumbai Indians Name New Coaching Staff Ahead of IPL 2027

Mumbai Indians Revamp Support Staff for IPL 2027

On Friday, the Mumbai Indians franchise announced a completely renewed support staff ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 season. The coaching overhaul follows a below-average performance by the five-time IPL champions during the previous season.

The newly appointed coaching group will work alongside head coach Kieron Pollard, who was named to the position the previous week, replacing Mahela Jayawardene. Pollard brings 16 years of association with the franchise to his new leadership role.

Newly Appointed Coaching Staff

The franchise confirmed four major appointments to support the head coach:

• Robin Uthappa: Appointed as batting coach. Uthappa was a member of India's squad that won the inaugural ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2007 and previously played for Mumbai Indians in 2008.
• Mitchell McClenaghan: Appointed as bowling coach. The former New Zealand fast bowler was part of Mumbai Indians' title-winning campaigns in 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020.
• T. Dilip: Appointed as fielding coach. Dilip joins the franchise after serving with the India men's national team, where he contributed to title wins at the 2024 and 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cups and the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
• Dhawal Kulkarni: Appointed as development bowling coach. A two-time IPL champion with the franchise in 2013 and 2020, Kulkarni returns to focus on year-round player support and the development of young Indian bowling resources.

Franchise History and Verification

Three of the newly announced coaches—Uthappa, McClenaghan, and Kulkarni—have prior experience representing Mumbai Indians as players.

Readers seeking to verify the original announcements, franchise updates, or subsequent fixture details for the IPL 2027 competition can check official team communications, the official IPL website, or verified sports news portals.