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Mumbai Indians release three coaches ahead of IPL 2027
Mumbai Indians are overhauling their coaching staff ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League season.
The franchise announced that Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey and Carl Hopkinson are leaving their roles with the men’s team.
Malinga was a key bowler in four of the team’s IPL title campaigns and later returned as a mentor and coach.
Kieron Pollard has taken over as head coach after Mahela Jayawardene left earlier this month.
The franchise has not confirmed who will captain the team, with Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma among the possible choices as Hardik Pandya’s future remains uncertain.
The leadership decision comes ahead of IPL 2027, followed by a mega-auction after that season, when teams are expected to rebuild their squads.
Mumbai Indians announced that Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey and Carl Hopkinson will leave the men’s team coaching staff.
The franchise thanked the three coaches for their contributions and wished them well.
The departures are part of changes to Mumbai Indians’ coaching setup ahead of IPL 2027.
The team had also parted ways with head coach Mahela Jayawardene earlier in October.
Kieron Pollard has replaced Jayawardene as head coach.
- Who
- Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey and Carl Hopkinson are leaving Mumbai Indians’ men’s team coaching staff.
- What
- Mumbai Indians announced the departures of the three coaches.
- When
- The announcement was made on October 29, 2026.
- Where
- Mumbai Indians’ men’s team.
- Why
- The changes are part of a coaching revamp ahead of IPL 2027.
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Mumbai Indians parted ways with head coach Mahela Jayawardene and appointed Kieron Pollard.
Mumbai Indians announced that Malinga, Mhambrey and Hopkinson would leave the men’s team coaching staff.
- Departing coaches
- Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey and Carl Hopkinson
- Franchise
- Mumbai Indians
- Announcement date
- October 29, 2026
- Incoming head coach
- Kieron Pollard
- Previous head coach
- Mahela Jayawardene
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What people are saying
Mumbai Indians thank Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey and Carl Hopkinson for their contributions
Their commitment, the relationships they have built and the memories they have helped create will always be part of our journey.
We wish each of them the very best in their future endeavours.