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Mumbai Indians (MI) have always been the team to beat in the IPL. With five titles in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020, they’ve set the standard for success. But IPL 2024 wasn’t kind to them—they finished last, a shock for fans who are used to seeing them dominate. Now, the Mumbai based franchise is getting ready for a strong comeback in IPL 2025, and their coaching staff will play a major role in their resurrection.
With Mahela Jayawardene back at the helm and franchise veterans like Kieron Pollard and Lasith Malinga on board, MI’s backroom team looks formidable. The five-time champions have brought in new faces and kept familiar ones to make sure the team bounces back to winning ways.
Mumbai Indians’ Coaching Staff 2025
Head Coach: Mahela Jayawardene
Mahela Jayawardene is back with MI where he had success galore. After coaching MI from 2017 to 2022 and winning three titles (2017, 2019, 2020), he’s returned to help MI rebuild after a tough season. The Sri Lankan stalwart is renowned for his calm approach and sharp strategies, which makes him one of the best in the business.
Assistant Coaches
Role
Name
Batting Coachselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Kieron Pollard select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Bowling Coachselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Lasith Malinga select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Bowling Coachselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Paras Mhambreyselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Fielding Coachselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Carl Hopkinsonselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Assistant Batting Coachselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table J. Arunkumarselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table
Support Staff Role
Name
Physiotherapistselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Craig Govenderselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Assistant Physiotherapistselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Amit Dubeyselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Strength and Conditioning Coachselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Paul Chapmanselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Assistant Strength Coachselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Pratik Kadamselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Sports Massage Therapistselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Amit Shahselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Mobility Trainerselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Sohrab Khushrushahiselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Performance Analystselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table L Varunselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Nutritionistselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Kinita Kasakia Patelselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table
Evolution of Coaching Staff Over the Years Year
Head Coach
2008select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Lalchand Rajputselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table 2009select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Shaun Pollock select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table 2010-2012select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Robin Singh select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table 2013-2014select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table John Wright select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table 2015-2016select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Ricky Ponting select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table 2017-2022select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Mahela Jayawardeneselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table 2023-2024select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Mark Boucher select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table 2025-Presentselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Mahela Jayawardene select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table
Achievements Under Current Coaching Staff 2017, 2019, 2020 - Mahela Jayawardene: Built a dominant team and won three IPL titles and cemented Mumbai Indians' legacy.
FAQs: Mumbai Indians’ Coaching Staff
Q.1. Who is the current head coach of the team?
Answer: Mahela Jayawardene is back as MI’s head coach for IPL 2025.
Q.2. How long has the current head coach been with the team?
Answer: Mahela previously coached MI from 2017 to 2022 and has now returned for the 2025 season.
Q.3. Who are the assistant coaches and what are their roles?
Answer: Kieron Pollard handles batting, Lasith Malinga and Paras Mhambrey manage bowling, and James Pamment looks after fielding.
Q.4. How has the coaching staff influenced the team's recent performances?
Answer: The new and experienced staff will be focused on rebuilding the team after the disappointing 2024 season.
Q.5. What are the qualifications of the current coaching staff?
Answer: With legends like Mahela, Pollard, and Malinga in key roles, the staff brings world-class experience and IPL success.
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