IPL 2027: Steffan Jones joins Mumbai Indians as bowling consultant
Steffan Jones has been appointed as a bowling consultant for the Mumbai Indians ahead of the 2027 IPL season. He will work alongside director of performance Zubin Bharucha to develop Indian talent during the domestic season.
Why it matters
The appointment highlights the increasing focus on specialized coaching and performance development in professional cricket franchises.
NEW DELHI: Steffan Jones, former high-performance coach at Rajasthan Royals (RR), will join Mumbai Indians (MI) as a bowling consultant for the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL), TimesofIndia.com has learnt.The 52-year-old will work with MI's development squad alongside Zubin Bharucha, who has joined the five-time champions as director of performance.Jones, who also served as Rajasthan Royals' fast-bowling coach during the 2019 edition of the IPL, was later brought back by the franchise as its high-performance fast-bowling coach ahead of IPL 2022.It is also learnt that Bharucha and Jones have a specific role: to work with Indian players…
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