Mumbai Indian Premier League (IPL) five-time champion team Mumbai Indians (MI) has made a big and important announcement before the upcoming season. The franchise has appointed its former veteran all-rounder and explosive batsman Kieron Pollard as the new head coach of the team. Pollard will now take over this responsibility in place of Mahela Jayawardene. Pollard, who won five titles as a player with Mumbai Indians, will now take the team forward in a coaching role.

The journey from player to head, Pollard has a deep understanding of the team’s culture.

Mumbai Indians franchise has taken this big step before IPL 2027.

Pollard has been a part of the Mumbai Indians family for a long time. After retiring as a player, he was handling the responsibility of the team’s batting coach.

The statement issued by the franchise said that this appointment of Kieron Pollard takes forward their strong and long relationship from a player to a coach. Pollard has a deep understanding of the Mumbai Indians dressing room culture, working style and the demands of top-level competitions.

Apart from this, he also has good experience with the rapid changes and modern strategies in T20 cricket.

Nita Ambani expressed happiness, said- she is an integral part of MI family

Mumbai Indians co-owner Nita Mukesh Ambani has expressed deep happiness and confidence in the appointment of Kieron Pollard as the head coach. He said, “Pollard joined Mumbai Indians at the age of just 22 and has become an integral part of our family over the last 16 years.

As a player, he gave us countless memorable moments and as a batting coach, he has shared his experience, passion and deep understanding of the game.”

Nita Ambani further said that Pollard knows very well what it means to wear the Mumbai Indians jersey and the passion required to take the field for this franchise. He is confident that Pollard will work with the same commitment, confidence and determination in his new role. He extended his best wishes to Pollard to lead this new chapter of the team.

Kieron Pollard said- MI is the biggest part of my life and career.

After becoming the head coach of Mumbai Indians, Kieron Pollard shared his feelings and said that it is a matter of great pride and honor for him to take charge of this franchise.

Mumbai Indians has been a huge and important part of his life and professional career.

Pollard said, “Having been a part of this journey as a player and then as a coach, I completely understand what a great culture and tradition Mumbai Indians represent.” Expressing his gratitude to Nita Ambani, Akash Ambani and the entire MI family, he said that he will work diligently to live up to the trust they have shown in me.