Former India batter Robin Uthappa and ex-New Zealand pacer Mitchell McClenaghan have joined as Mumbai Indians batting and bowling coach under Kieron Pollard.
Published: October 30, 2026, 10:57 AM IST
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IPL 2027: Five-time Indian Premier League winners Mumbai Indians have undertaken a complete overhaul of their coaches and support staff after a shocking IPL 2026 where they finished in 9th place on the Points TableFormer international and MI cricketers Robin Uthappa, Mitchll McClenaghan and Dhawal Kulkarni have joined as coaches under new head coach Kieron Pollard, the franchise announced on Friday.
After parting ways with Mahela Jayawardene, Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey and Carl Hopkinson on Thursday, Nita Ambani’s MI announced the signing of Robin Uthappa as batting coach, Mitchell McClenaghan as bowling coach, TDilip as fielding coach and Dhawal Kulkarni as development bowling coach ahead of IPL 2027 player auction of December 16 in Goa.
They will join head coach Kieron Pollard in a new-look coaching group that brings together a strong understanding of the Mumbai Indians culture, extensive international experience and a shared commitment to developing talent and delivering success.
Mumbai Indians today announced the appointment of Robin Uthappa as Batting Coach, Mitchell McClenaghan as Bowling Coach, TDilip as Fielding Coach and Dhawal Kulkarni as Development Bowling Coach for the upcoming IPL 2027 season.
They will join Head Coach Kieron Pollard as part of a new-look coaching group that brings together a strong understanding of the Mumbai Indians culture, extensive international experience and a shared commitment to developing talent and delivering success.
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For Uthappa, McClenaghan and Kulkarni, the appointments are a return to familiar MI coloursAlongside Pollard, whose association with the franchise spans over sixteen years, they reinforce MI’s tradition of building lasting relationships with individuals who understand its values, expectations and winning mentality.
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