{"id":60542,"date":"2026-10-24T06:40:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T06:40:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/waqtdiawaz.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/24\/kieron-pollard-appointed-as-head-coach-for-mumbai-indians\/"},"modified":"2026-10-24T06:40:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T06:40:11","slug":"kieron-pollard-appointed-as-head-coach-for-mumbai-indians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/waqtdiawaz.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/24\/kieron-pollard-appointed-as-head-coach-for-mumbai-indians\/","title":{"rendered":"Kieron Pollard appointed as head coach for Mumbai Indians"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Mumbai Indians\u2019 search for a way out of their longest title drought in the Indian Premier League has led the franchise to look within. Kieron Pollard, who has been an integral part of its five-title journey, has been elevated to head coach ahead of the next edition.<\/p>\n

Pollard replaces Mahela Jayawardene<\/a>, whose two-season second stint ended with a disappointing IPL 2026 campaign for the team.<\/p>\n

MI has gone six seasons without winning the IPL, its longest such streak, with its last of the five titles title coming in 2020. The franchise management, The Hindu<\/i> understands, had toyed with the idea of overhauling the support staff but eventually decided to stick with continuity in terms of ideas, handing Pollard the reins after two seasons as batting coach.<\/p>\n

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Mumbai Indians elevate Kieron Pollard as Head Coach<\/p>\n

A defining figure in MI’s success, the remarkable 16-year association of Kieron Pollard within the #OneFamily enters a new chapter.<\/p>\n

Read more – https:\/\/t.co\/ORZz4gruIr https:\/\/t.co\/BMI38BYH1f<\/p>\n

\u2014 Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) October 24, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

The move extends one of the most enduring associations in the IPL. Pollard was acquired by MI at the auction ahead of the 2010 season after his exploits in the inaugural Champions League Twenty20 made him one of the most sought-after players in the format. He has remained loyal to the Mumbai franchise across the IPL ecosystem, first as a player and then as part of its coaching set-up.<\/p>\n

Pollard\u2019s familiarity with the franchise\u2019s culture and his rapport with key figures in the dressing room are likely to be central to the decision. He shares a close relationship with Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya, two active cricketers who have led MI in different phases with contrasting results.<\/p>\n

With Rohit potentially set to have a greater say in the team\u2019s functioning, it will be interesting to see how Pollard\u2019s elevation influences the franchise\u2019s plans for the next season, particularly amid speculation over the possible release of some of its high-profile players.<\/p>\n

\u201cPolly knows what it means to wear the MI jersey and what it takes to play for the Paltan,\u201d MI co-owner Nita M. Ambani said. \u201cI am confident that he will bring the same commitment, belief and determination to this role.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pollard, meanwhile, described the appointment as an honour, underlining his bond with the franchise and its supporters.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving experienced this journey as a player and then as a coach, I understand what Mumbai Indians stands for and the responsibility that comes with representing the Blue and Gold,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Published – October 24, 2026 10:51 am IST<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n


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