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Kieron Pollard Steps Down as MI London Head Coach After Taking Over Mumbai Indians

Kieron Pollard Resigns as MI London Coach to Focus on New Mumbai Indians Head Coach Role for IPL 2027

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Sports Desk • 5 Nov • 2 min read

Kieron Pollard Steps Down as MI London Head Coach After Taking Over Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians administrative and coaching setup preparing for the IPL 2027 retention window.

Former West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard is stepping down from his role as head coach of MI London in The Hundred following his appointment as head coach of Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Pollard had taken over as head coach of the English franchise in January and led them through the previous season.

MI London is the rebranded identity of Oval Invincibles, renamed after Mumbai Indians' ownership acquired a 49% stake in the team.

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On October 24, 2026, Mumbai Indians officially named Pollard as their head coach for the IPL 2027 season, succeeding Mahela Jayawardene. Pollard previously served as the franchise’s batting coach. His association with Mumbai Indians dates back to 2010 as a player before transitioning into coaching roles. In his upgraded position, Pollard’s immediate priority will focus on player retentions and squad building strategies ahead of the IPL 2027 season.

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