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Kieron Pollard named head coach of Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2025
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 02:37 PM
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Former West Indies all‑rounder Kieron Pollard has been appointed as the new head coach of the Mumbai Indians franchise.
The Mumbai Indians announced today that former West Indies all‑rounder Kieron Pollard will take over as the team's head coach. The appointment comes as the franchise prepares for the upcoming IPL season, aiming to build on its recent successes.
Pollard, who retired from international cricket in 2022 after a prolific T20 career, brings extensive experience from playing in multiple leagues worldwide, including the IPL. His familiarity with the tournament's pressure situations is expected to benefit the squad's younger players.
The franchise did not disclose the terms of the contract, but indicated that Pollard will work closely with the existing support staff to refine strategies and player development ahead of the 2025 campaign.
Mumbai Indians' management expressed confidence that Pollard's insight and leadership will help the team remain competitive in a tightly contested league.
The appointment marks another high‑profile addition to the team's coaching roster as it seeks to reclaim the IPL title in the coming season.
Pollard, who retired from international cricket in 2022 after a prolific T20 career, brings extensive experience from playing in multiple leagues worldwide, including the IPL. His familiarity with the tournament's pressure situations is expected to benefit the squad's younger players.
The franchise did not disclose the terms of the contract, but indicated that Pollard will work closely with the existing support staff to refine strategies and player development ahead of the 2025 campaign.
Mumbai Indians' management expressed confidence that Pollard's insight and leadership will help the team remain competitive in a tightly contested league.
The appointment marks another high‑profile addition to the team's coaching roster as it seeks to reclaim the IPL title in the coming season.