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Kieron Pollard appointed Mumbai Indians head coach
Mumbai Indians have appointed former West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard as their head coach for the 2027 Indian Premier League season. Pollard succeeds Mahela Jayawardene, who recently departed from the franchise.
Pollard has a long-standing association with the five-time champions, having joined the team as a player in 2010. He was a key member of the squads that secured IPL titles in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. Following his retirement from the league in 2022, he transitioned into coaching, serving as the team’s batting coach for the previous four seasons.
In his new role, Pollard expressed his commitment to building on the team’s legacy and developing young talent. He emphasized the importance of team identity and restoring the fighting spirit required to succeed at the highest level. Co-owner Nita Ambani expressed confidence in his leadership, noting his deep understanding of the franchise's culture and the expectations of the supporters.
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Akash Ambani · Indian Premier League · Kieron Pollard · Mahela Jayawardene · Mumbai Indians · Nita Ambani
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Pollard will lead the team for the IPL 2027 season. www.latestly.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The appointment was announced on October 24, 2026. bhaskarlive.in · www.latestly.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Mumbai Indians won five IPL titles during Pollard's playing career. bhaskarlive.in
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nita Ambani is a co-owner of Mumbai Indians. bhaskarlive.in
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mahela Jayawardene stepped down as head coach on October 17, 2026. www.latestly.com
- [● 11 SOURCES] Kieron Pollard is the new head coach of Mumbai Indians. www.aajtak.in · www.khabarfast.com · hindi.news18.com · bhaskarlive.in · www.latestly.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Pollard has been associated with Mumbai Indians since 2010. bhaskarlive.in · www.latestly.com
- [● 11 SOURCES] Pollard previously served as the team's batting coach. www.aajtak.in · www.khabarfast.com · hindi.news18.com · bhaskarlive.in · www.latestly.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Pollard has been with the franchise for 16 years. www.aajtak.in · www.khabarfast.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Pollard has won five IPL titles with Mumbai Indians. www.aajtak.in · www.khabarfast.com · hindi.news18.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Pollard replaces Mahela Jayawardene as Head Coach. www.aajtak.in · www.khabarfast.com · hindi.news18.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Pollard joined the franchise in 2010. hindi.news18.com