Mumbai Indians Make Major Changes to Coaching Staff Ahead of IPL 2027
Mumbai Indians have parted ways with three members of their coaching staff ahead of IPL 2027. In an official statement, the franchise confirmed that Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey and Carl Hopkinson will no longer be part of the coaching setup. The franchise thanked all three coaches for their commitment and contributions to the team.
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Mumbai Indians have parted ways with three members of their coaching staff ahead of IPL 2027. In an official statement, the franchise confirmed that Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey and Carl Hopkinson will no longer be part of the coaching setup. The franchise thanked all three coaches for their commitment and contributions to the team.
The latest development comes after Mumbai Indians ended their association with head coach Mahela Jayawardene. Jayawardene served as Mumbai's head coach during two separate stints, first from 2017 to 2022 and then again from 2024 onwards. Under his guidance, Mumbai Indians won three IPL titles, all during his first stint.
However, the team's fortunes have declined in recent seasons. After returning as head coach, Jayawardene guided Mumbai Indians to a fourth-place finish in IPL 2025. The team endured an even more disappointing campaign in 2026, finishing ninth in the standings.
Mumbai Indians have struggled to deliver consistent performances over the past few years, prompting the franchise to make significant changes ahead of the next season. The latest departures indicate that the five-time IPL champions are keen to rebuild and return to winning ways.
With several changes already taking place, Mumbai Indians are now looking to restructure their coaching setup and put together a new-look support staff ahead of IPL 2027. The franchise will hope that these changes help them regain their competitive edge and challenge for the title once again.
