2007 T20 World Cup winner appointed batting coach of Mumbai Indians

former indian batsman Robin Uthappa has been appointed the batting coach of Mumbai Indians, his first coaching stint with the IPL franchise. The 2007 T20 World Cup winner will take up the responsibility ahead of the 2027 season, having represented the Mumbai-based franchise during the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2008.

Uthappa was a regular member of Mumbai Indians’ playing XI in their debut IPL campaign. However, his association with the franchise did not last long, as he was later replaced by former Indian fast bowler zaheer khan in exchange for Royal Challengers Bangalore Traded in.

The former batsman continued his IPL career with multiple franchises before he ended his league journey after the 2022 season. His appointment now provides him with an opportunity to contribute from the dugout, not just on the field.

Along with Uthappa, T Dilip has been appointed as the fielding coach of Mumbai Indians. Dilip served in the same position with the Indian men’s cricket team for almost five years, gaining recognition for his contribution to the team’s fielding standards. Dilip’s appointment brings significant international coaching experience to Mumbai Indians. During his tenure with the Indian men’s team, he has been a part of three ICC title-winning campaigns: the 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cups and the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Mitchell McClenaghan and Dhawal Kulkarni join the bowling department

Mumbai Indians have also brought back two familiar faces to strengthen their bowling support staff. Former New Zealand left arm fast bowler michelle mclaghan has been appointed bowling coach, while former Indian medium pacer Dhawal Kulkarni Vikas will act as the bowling coach.

McClenaghan achieved a lot of success during his playing days with Mumbai Indians. He was a key member of the franchise’s title-winning campaigns in 2015, 2017 and 2019, taking 71 wickets in 56 matches. The New Zealand fast bowler was also part of the team during Mumbai’s successful title defense in 2020, although he did not play any matches that season. He then gained coaching experience with MI Emirates, serving as their bowling coach during the 2024 ILT20 campaign, which ended with the franchise lifting the trophy.

Kulkarni meanwhile represented Mumbai Indians during the first six IPL seasons and was part of their first championship-winning team in 2013. He returned to the franchise for the 2020 and 2021 editions after earlier stints with Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Lions. In his IPL career, Kulkarni participated in 92 matches. He also represented India in 12 ODIs and two T20Is between 2014 and 2016.

Importantly, these appointments come as the bowling coach of Mumbai Indians. Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey and fielding coach Carl Hopkinson After the decision to part ways with. Malinga was associated with the bowling department from IPL 2024. कieron Pollard Mumbai Indians have formed a new coaching group with several former players to prepare for IPL 2027.