IPL 2027: Mitchell McClenaghan returns to MI as bowling coach, T Dilip, Dhawal Kulkarni join staff

Mumbai Indians (MI) have appointed Mitchell McClenaghan as their bowling coach, T. Dilip as fielding coach and Dhawal Kulkarni as development bowling coach ahead of the IPL 2027 season. The franchise announced the appointments as part of a revamped coaching group led by head coach Kieron Pollard.

MI have also appointed Robin Uthappa as their new batting coach. Uthappa, McClenaghan, and Kulkarni have previously represented Mumbai as players, while Pollard's association with the franchise spans 16 years. The group will focus on player development and helping the team end its trophy drought.

MI Officially Announce New Coaching Staff for IPL 2027, Mitchell McClenaghan returns to MI as bowling coach

Mumbai Indians have appointed Mitchell McClenaghan as bowling coach, T. Dilip as fielding coach and Dhawal Kulkarni as development bowling coach ahead of IPL 2027. The trio will join head coach Kieron Pollard and batting coach Robin Uthappa.

McClenaghan and Kulkarni return to the franchise after representing Mumbai Indians as players. McClenaghan was part of four IPL-winning campaigns, while Kulkarni helped the team win two titles.

Dilip, meanwhile, joins after serving on the Indian men's team coaching staff during its 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cup triumphs and 2025 Champions Trophy victory. The appointments bring together experience in international cricket, franchise cricket and player development.

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