Kieron Pollard named Mumbai Indians head coach for IPL 20272026-10-17Mumbai Indians named former player Kieron Pollard head coach for IPL 2027, replacing Mahela Jayawardene.Mumbai Indians and head coach Mahela Jayawardene agreed to bring in a fresh perspective from the upcoming IPL season.Mumbai reached the IPL playoffs in 2025 but finished ninth in 2026, winning four games in a season disrupted by injuries and availability concerns.Pollard was associated with Mumbai for 16 years and won five IPL titles with the franchise.Mumbai Indians have not won the IPL since 2020, their longest title drought.Mumbai Indians released bowling coach Lasith Malinga, additional bowling coach Paras Mhambrey and fielding coach Carl Hopkinson from the men’s coaching setup.Mumbai Indians, Mahela Jayawardene mutually agree to bring in 'fresh perspective'; new coach likely (The Times of India)किरोन पोलार्ड मुंबई इंडियंस के हेड कोच बने: जयवर्धने की जगह लेंगे, पिछले 16 साल से फ्रेंचाइजी से जुड़े (Dainik Bhaskar)Kieron Pollard appointed as head coach for Mumbai Indians (The Hindu)IPL 2027 से पहले मुंबई इंडियंस ने लिया बड़ा फैसला, लसिथ मलिंगा समेत 3 दिग्गजों को किया बाहर (ABP News)Bowling coach Lasith Malinga and Mumbai Indians part ways (Hindustan Times)Head coach Mahela Jayawardene and Mumbai Indians part ways after fruitful association (Hindustan Times)