Mumbai Indians announce departures of three coaches

Mumbai Indians have announced that Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey and Carl Hopkinson are leaving the men’s team coaching staff ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League season. The franchise said it was grateful for their service and wished each coach well in future endeavours. The announcement covers Malinga and Mhambrey, who worked with the bowling unit, and Hopkinson, who served as fielding coach. Mumbai Indians did not give a reason for the departures or announce replacements. The roles are among the coaching positions the franchise may need to fill before the next season. Malinga has had a long association with Mumbai Indians, first as a player and later as a coach. The franchise said he became a bowling mentor in 2018 and took over as fast-bowling coach ahead of the 2024 season. He played for the team during an 11-year career, according to the franchise’s account. Mhambrey joined the coaching setup before the 2025 season, following an earlier spell with the franchise. Hopkinson joined ahead of the same season as fielding coach. The club thanked all three for their contributions but did not provide further details about their next roles. The changes come as Mumbai Indians...