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Robin Uthappa wants Mumbai Indians to become a force away from home
Mumbai Indians have appointed Robin Uthappa as batting coach ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League season.
The five-time champions finished ninth among 10 teams in 2025, and Uthappa says the team must earn fans’ trust again.
He wants Mumbai to carry its strength at Wankhede Stadium into matches at every away venue.
Uthappa also plans to support domestic players with clearer guidance and closer communication.
He says young cricketers need help understanding their roles and how to improve.
Uthappa began his IPL career with Mumbai Indians in 2008, making his return as a coach a reunion with his first IPL team.
His work will focus on building confidence and stronger performances as the team prepares for IPL 2027.
Robin Uthappa says Mumbai Indians should become a force at away venues as well as at Wankhede Stadium.
The new batting coach says the team must earn back fans’ trust after finishing ninth in the 2025 IPL season.
Mumbai Indians appointed Uthappa ahead of the 2027 IPL season.
Uthappa began his IPL career with Mumbai Indians in 2008, and says returning to coach the franchise feels like destiny.
He also wants to give domestic cricketers clarity and support in their development.
- Who
- Robin Uthappa, Mumbai Indians’ new batting coach.
- What
- He wants the team to intimidate opponents away from home and regain fans’ trust.
- When
- The appointment and comments were reported on October 30, 2026.
- Where
- Mumbai Indians and venues across the IPL, including away grounds.
- Why
- Uthappa says the team needs to earn fans’ trust again and carry its home confidence to other venues.
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Uthappa made his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians and scored 320 runs in 14 matches.
Mumbai Indians last won an IPL title.
Mumbai Indians finished ninth among 10 teams in the IPL.
Mumbai Indians announced Uthappa as batting coach ahead of the 2027 IPL season.
- Appointment
- Robin Uthappa named Mumbai Indians batting coach for IPL 2027
- 2025 finish
- Ninth among 10 teams
- IPL debut
- Mumbai Indians, 2008
- 2008 runs
- 320 in 14 matches
- Last title
- 2020
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What people are saying
I want to take that same emotion, that same energy to every venue away from home.
My goal would be to make sure that that sense of intimidation that teams feel when they come to Mumbai Indians, to the Paltan — I want them to feel that same intimidation when we go away from home as well.
Today, we find ourselves back in that similar situation right now where the trust of the fans needs to be earned again.
I am just genuinely happy to be back … thrilled about this and delighted to have this opportunity to work with this special set of cricketers and this franchise.
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Robbie talks about a new role at a familiar place, the clarity he wants to give to youngsters, and making MI a force outside of Wankhede too! 👊 Watch to hear from our new Men's Batting Coach! 😁