Robin Uthappa named Mumbai Indians batting coach

Mumbai Indians appointed Robin Uthappa as batting coach, Mitchell McClenaghan as bowling coach, T Dilip as fielding coach and Dhawal Kulkarni as development bowling coach for IPL 2027. Kieron Pollard remains head coach. Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey and Carl Hopkinson left the franchise.

Uthappa said the team must earn back the trust of all Mumbai Indians fans after finishing ninth in IPL 2025. He wants opponents to fear the side even away from home and described his return as destiny. The franchise will enter the next season as underdogs.

Reports indicate Hardik Pandya may be traded away before IPL 2027. R Ashwin said Mumbai Indians will demand one specific Chennai Super Kings player in any deal. Hanuma Vihari predicted Pandya will join Chennai Super Kings.