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Mumbai Indians revamp coaching staff, part ways with Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey

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New Delhi: Mumbai Indians have sacked bowling coaches Lasith Malinga and Paras Mhambrey ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027. MI are in the process of overhauling their coaching staff after appointing Kieron Pollard as their new head coach.

Pollard replaced Mahela Jayawardene as the head coach after being part of the former Sri Lanka captain’s backroom staff at MI. have also let go of fielding coach Carl Hopkinson to make way for new members in Pollard’s support staff.

Malinga’s departure marks an end to his long-term association with the franchise. The former Sri Lanka pacer was part of the Mumbai Indians squad as a player for several seasons and played a key role in their four IPL title triumphs. He returned to MI as a mentor and a bowling coach after retiring from cricket.

Malinga remains Mumbai Indians’ highest wicket-taker across all competitions despite having last played for the franchise in 2019. Meanwhile, Mhambrey too has worked with Mumbai Indians for several years across two stints. He was part of MI’s support staff in the inaugural season in 2008.

Mhambrey then enjoyed a long stint with Mumbai Indians from 2010 to 2017, helping them win three titles in the period. He worked with the Indian team as a bowling coach after leaving MI and returned to the franchise after India’s T20 World Cup victory in 2024.

Hopkinson replaced James Pamment as the fielding coach at Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2025 after serving as the fielding coach of the England men’s team from 2018 to 2024. He is likely to be replaced by former India fielding coach T Dilip.

Will Mumbai Indians trade Hardik Pandya?

Mumbai Indians are reportedly in talks with multiple franchises and have received a few proposals regarding a trade deal for their captain Hardik Pandya. The star India all-rounder looks set to leave Mumbai Indians ahead of the IPL 2027 auction in December this year after failing to impress in his stint as captain.

Hardik rejoined Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans ahead of IPL 2024 and replaced Rohit Sharma as captain. MI have since failed to qualify for the playoffs in two out of three seasons, prompting the decision-makers to let go of Pandya in exchange for suitable players from other teams.

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