Kieron Pollard appointed as head coach for Mumbai Indians
Kieron Pollard, a long-time integral player for Mumbai Indians, has been appointed as the team's new head coach, replacing Mahela Jayawardene. This move comes as the franchise seeks to end its longest title drought in the Indian Premier League, with Pollard having previously served as batting coach.
Why it matters
This is significant news for cricket fans and the Mumbai Indians franchise, signaling a strategic shift in leadership to revitalize the team's performance in one of the world's most popular cricket leagues.
Kieron Pollard appointed as head coach for Mumbai Indians left File photo of Kieron Pollard who was appointed as Mumbai Indians’ head coach replacing Mahela Jayawardene. The Hindu The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/g0j7dh/article71619125.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/th16-ipl-pollarGQBG03083.3.jpg.jpg SANDEEP SAXENA LUCKNOW 03/04/2025 Mumbai Indians Coach Kieron Pollard during press conference on the eve of their IPL match against Lucknow Super Giants at Ekana stadium, in Lucknow on Thursday April 03, 2025 PHOTO SANDEEP SAXENA Pollard replaces Mahela Jayawardene, whose two-season second stint ended with a disappointing IPL 2026 campaign for the team Mumbai Mumbai Indians’ search for a way out of their longest title drought in the Indian Premier League has led the franchise to look within.
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