NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians have named Robin Uthappa as batting coach, Mitchell McClenaghan as bowling coach, T. Dilip as fielding coach and Dhawal Kulkarni as development bowling coach for IPL 2027. The franchise announced the appointments on 30 October 2026. They join head coach Kieron Pollard, whose promotion was announced separately on 24 October.
| Coach | IPL 2027 role |
|---|---|
| Kieron Pollard | Head coach |
| Robin Uthappa | Batting coach |
| Mitchell McClenaghan | Bowling coach |
| T. Dilip | Fielding coach |
| Dhawal Kulkarni | Development bowling coach |
The list above reflects the official coaching announcement, checked on 30 October 2026 at 21:55 IST. For supporters searching for the next Mumbai Indians coach, the distinction is straightforward: Pollard leads the group, while the four appointments announced today cover specialist responsibilities around him.
Who is Mumbai Indians head coach for IPL 2027?
Pollard is the head coach. Mumbai Indians confirmed his elevation in their 24 October announcement, describing a progression from player to batting coach and then to the leading coaching role. That history matters when reading today's list: Uthappa's batting appointment belongs within the staff Pollard will now lead.
The earlier statement emphasised Pollard's long association with the franchise and his experience of its dressing room. It also set out his intention to work with the players and support staff on developing talent. Those are the priorities described by the team itself, rather than a prediction of what results the new group will deliver.
Uthappa returns to a franchise he represented in 2008. The announcement also recalls his place in India's victorious squad at the inaugural men's T20 World Cup in 2007. His appointment brings that playing background into a job focused on preparing batters and helping them make decisions in the shorter format.
What roles will Uthappa and McClenaghan take?
McClenaghan takes the bowling coach position after previously representing Mumbai Indians from 2015 to 2020. The franchise identifies him as a member of four title-winning campaigns: 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020. His new responsibility draws on that experience within the team and his wider background in international and T20 bowling.
Kulkarni's title is more specific: development bowling coach. The announcement describes a year-round role, including support for young Indian bowlers and continuity in the performance programme. His position sits alongside the bowling coach role, giving readers a useful distinction between the two bowling appointments rather than treating them as interchangeable titles.
Dilip is the fielding appointment, joining after a stint with the India men's team. Mumbai Indians identify preparation, athleticism and consistency among the areas he brings to the role. Taken together, the named jobs cover batting, bowling, fielding and longer term bowling development, with Pollard responsible for leading the coaching group.
Which coaches have left Mumbai Indians?
The franchise's 29 October statement confirmed that Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey and Carl Hopkinson were moving on from the men's coaching setup. Mumbai Indians thanked all three for their work. The statement gives the departure confirmation without specifying future destinations for them.
Mumbai Indians highlighted Malinga's contribution across playing, mentoring and coaching roles. Their account also recalled Mhambrey's first association from 2010 to 2017 and his return in 2024. Hopkinson, the team said, joined ahead of the 2025 season after experience with the England men's team.
The departure statement links Malinga's history with the team to four IPL title triumphs and the 2011 Champions League T20 victory, as well as his later mentoring and coaching work. It thanks Mhambrey for helping develop bowling talent and Hopkinson for his contribution to fielding standards. Together, those departures explain the changes to the bowling and fielding departments.
What should fans check next?
Coaching appointments and player selection answer different questions. Readers looking for the 2027 squad should use a separate official squad or player announcement when it appears. The coaching releases establish who will prepare and develop the side; they do not settle individual batting positions, bowling combinations or selection for a particular fixture.
For other cricket questions, our guides explain DRS review limits and Umpire's Call, how net run rate is calculated and the follow-on rule in longer cricket. Each addresses a separate part of following a match, while the staff list above records Mumbai Indians' latest confirmed coaching appointments.
