Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) winners Mumbai Indians have announced a major change in their coaching staff ahead of IPL 2027. The team will now have four new additions to their staff, including former Indian player Robin Uthappa and New Zealand fast bowler Mitchell McClenaghan, with head coach Kieron Pollard at the helm.

They have added new coaches to help boost their batting, bowling, fielding and development departments.

Robin Uthappa Appointed as Batting Coach

Former India opener Robin Uthappa has been appointed to take on the role of batting coach for Mumbai Indians. The star has played for the side in the first season of the IPL in 2008 and has lots of experience playing in the international and franchise formats.

Uthappa was part of India's historic winning side at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2007. Throughout his IPL career he has played for a variety of sides and scored an impressive 4411 runs in 177 matches and won the Orange Cap in 2014, scoring 660 runs for Kolkata Knight Riders to win the IPL for them.

His knowledge of T20 cricket should add a boost to their batting line-up improving the players’ style of batting.

Mitchell McClenaghan Returns As Bowling Coach

Former New Zealand left-arm fast bowler Mitchell McClenaghan has been appointed as bowling coach for the Mumbai Indians in the 2027 season.

McClenaghan will be familiar to fans of the Mumbai Indians as he played for the side between 2015 and 2020. He was part of the four-time champions in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020.

His experience in international cricket and his previous stint with the team should add extra strength to their bowling department.

T. Dilip Appointed as Fielding Coach

T. Dilip has been appointed as the new fielding coach for Mumbai Indians. The coach has previously worked in the coaching staff of the men’s Indian cricket team.

Dilip was involved in India’s successful Men’s T20 World Cup campaigns in 2024 and 2026 and also the Champions Trophy in 2025.

This appointment should help to boost the team’s fielding, catching and overall performance. His experience with international coaching will be helpful in getting Mumbai Indians ready for the 2027 season.

Dhawal Kulkarni Appointed as Development Bowling Coach

Former Indian fast bowler Dhawal Kulkarni has joined the side as development bowling coach.

Kulkarni has previously played for Mumbai Indians between 2008 and 2013 and also played for them between 2020 and 2021. He was also part of the team who won the IPL in 2013 and 2020.

As development bowling coach he will work to identify and develop new young talent within India. He will help to support emerging bowling talents to improve their skills.

Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey And Carl Hopkinson Leave Team

Three experienced coaches have left the team.

Former Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey and Carl Hopkinson have all left the men’s team.

Malinga has an extensive history with Mumbai Indians as he played for them between 2009 and 2019 taking 170 wickets in 122 games and helping them win four IPL titles. He later came back to the team as a bowling coach and mentor.

Paras Mhambrey also has a long history with the side, playing for them between 2010 and 2017 and then returned in 2024. Carl Hopkinson joined them ahead of the 2025 season and has international experience with the men’s England team.

Mumbai Indians have thanked them for their contributions.

Kieron Pollard Named Head Coach For New Coaching Staff

This news comes after former West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard was named as the Mumbai Indians head coach, replacing Mahela Jayawardene.

Pollard has been involved with the team for around 16 years and has played a huge part in helping them win five IPL championships between 2013 and 2020.

With Robin Uthappa as batting coach, Mitchell McClenaghan as bowling coach, T. Dilip as fielding coach and Dhawal Kulkarni as development bowling coach they have a brand new support staff.

Now they can look to utilise this experienced staff to improve their performance, strengthen their young talent and get ready for a successful 2027 season.

Will They Make A Strong Comeback In 2027?

The reformation of their coaching staff shows that the five-time champions want to start afresh. They did very poorly last season finishing in ninth place and missing out on the playoffs so will be looking to improve in the upcoming season.

With Kieron Pollard as head coach and four new additions to improve different departments, fans will be hoping that Mumbai Indians have a successful turnaround in 2027.

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