2007 World Cup winner named Mumbai Indians batting coach
A 2007 T20 World Cup winner joins Mumbai Indians as batting coach while four franchises explore coaching roles for Gautam Gambhir.
A member of India's 2007 T20 World Cup-winning squad has been appointed Mumbai Indians batting coach ahead of the 2026 season. The franchise also confirmed that Robin Uthappa, Mitchell McClenaghan and Dhawal Kulkarni previously represented Mumbai Indians as players during their careers.
Kieron Pollard maintains his long-standing connection with the franchise, now spanning 16 years across playing and coaching roles. Mumbai Indians currently hold the highest IPL franchise valuation at Rs 19,949 crore, ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders.
Four IPL franchises are reportedly exploring coaching or mentorship opportunities for Gautam Gambhir ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Preliminary discussions have taken place between Gambhir's camp and Rajasthan Royals regarding a possible contract extension.
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