List of Mumbai Indians players who transitioned from player to coach in IPL
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Many big names are part of this list.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has given many players a chance to continue working in cricket even after retiring. Some have become coaches and now help young players improve their game.
Mumbai Indians (MI) are among the most successful teams in IPL history, with five titles in their cabinet. Over the past few years, several players who represented the franchise have returned to take on various roles within the support staff.
Ahead of IPL 2027, MI have made a major change to their coaching staff. Kieron Pollard has been appointed their new head coach, replacing Mahela Jayawardene.
Pollard is not the first former MI player to move into coaching. Here are the Mumbai Indians players who continued their journey with the franchise after their playing careers.
Four MI players who became coaches
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Parthiv Patel
Parthiv Patel played an important role for Mumbai Indians during their successful run in the IPL. The wicketkeeper-batter scored 2,848 runs in 139 IPL matches. He was part of the team’s title-winning campaigns in 2015 and 2017.
His best season for MI came in 2017, when he scored 395 runs and provided good starts at the top of the order. After retiring from professional cricket in 2020, Parthiv joined Mumbai as a talent scout, refining batting and wicketkeeping talent.
Lasith Malinga
Lasith Malinga was one of Mumbai Indians’ biggest match-winners. The Sri Lankan fast bowler took 170 wickets in 122 IPL matches for the franchise.
Malinga played a key role in four of MI’s IPL title wins. One of his most memorable moments came in the 2019 final against Chennai Super Kings, when he defended seven runs in the final over and helped MI win by one run.
After retiring as a player, Malinga returned to Mumbai Indians as a bowling coach in 2024. His experience in death bowling and yorkers has made him a valuable part of the team’s coaching setup.
Shaun Pollock
Shaun Pollock represented Mumbai Indians in the first IPL season in 2008. The former South African captain played 13 matches, scored 147 runs and took 11 wickets.
Pollock ended his playing career in 2008 and became Mumbai Indians’ head coach for the 2009 season. He was among the first former MI players to move directly into a coaching role with the franchise.
Kieron Pollard
Kieron Pollard has been one of the biggest names in Mumbai Indians’ history. He joined the franchise in 2010 and played 189 IPL matches, scoring 3,412 runs at a strike rate of 147.32. He also took 69 wickets.
The West Indies all-rounder was part of all five of MI’s IPL title-winning campaigns in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020.
Pollard retired as an IPL player in 2022 but stayed with the franchise as a batting coach. On October 24, 2026, Mumbai Indians announced him as their head coach for IPL 2027, replacing Mahela Jayawardene. Pollard will now take charge as MI look to improve their performance in IPL 2027.
Who is Mumbai Indians’ head coach for IPL 2027?
Kieron Pollard has been appointed Mumbai Indians’ head coach for IPL 2027, replacing Mahela Jayawardene.
How many IPL titles did Kieron Pollard win with MI?
Pollard was part of Mumbai Indians’ five IPL title wins in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020.
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