Mumbai Indians (MI) is a Mumbai-based IPL franchise established in 2008. They are one of the most successful IPL teams, having won five titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020). They also won two Champions League T20 titles in 2011 and 2013.Mumbai Indians (MI) have won five IPL titles under different coaches. Their first title came in 2013 under John Wright, followed by victories in 2015 (Ricky Ponting), 2017 (Mahela Jayawardene), 2019 (Mahela Jayawardene), and 2020 (Mahela Jayawardene).
For the 2025 IPL season, Hardik Pandya captains the team, while Mahela Jayawardene was reappointed as head coach before the 2025 season. Kieron Pollard serves as the batting coach, Lasith Malinga and Paras Mhambrey are the bowling coaches.
MI's head coach in 2025
According to Mumbai Indians' official website, Mahela Jayawardene has been appointed as the head coach of Mumbai Indians (MI) for IPL 2025. He previously held the role from 2017 to 2022, during which MI won three IPL titles (2017, 2019, 2020). Jayawardene had transitioned to Global Head of Cricket in 2022, overseeing MI’s expansion into multiple leagues. He replaces Mark Boucher, who served as MI’s head coach in 2023 and 2024.
MI's mentor in 2025
As per reports, Zaheer Khan has been appointed as the mentor of the Mumbai Indians for the 2025 IPL season. A former left-arm fast bowler, he played a crucial role in India's 2011 World Cup triumph, finishing as the joint-highest wicket-taker. Zaheer has had a long association with the Mumbai Indians, both as a player and later as the Director of Cricket Operations from 2018 to 2022.
MI's batting coach in 2025
As per reports, Kieron Pollard has been appointed as the batting coach of the Mumbai Indians for the 2025 IPL season. He played a crucial role in MI’s multiple title-winning campaigns, including a match-winning 60* off 32 balls in the 2013 final that secured their maiden IPL trophy. He has captained the West Indies in white-ball cricket and led the Barbados Tridents to a CPL title in 2014.
MI's bowling coach in 2025
According to Mumbai Indians' official website, Paras Mhambrey has been appointed as the bowling coach of Mumbai Indians for IPL 2025, who will work alongside Lasith Malinga. A former Indian cricketer and experienced coach, Mhambrey has previously been part of their coaching setup during their IPL 2023-winning campaign and two Champions League T20 victories.
MI's fielding coach in 2025
According to Mumbai Indians' official website, Carl Hopkinson has been appointed as the fielding coach of Mumbai Indians for IPL 2025. Hopkinson brings extensive experience, having served as the fielding coach for the England men’s cricket team for the past seven years. He was England’s fielding coach for the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2022, where the team finished as runners-up.
Other support staff for MI in IPL 2025
Main Support Staff
| Name | Role |
| Rahul Sanghvi | Director of Cricket |
| Dhananjai CKM | Chief Data Performance Manager |
| Ben Langley | Head of Sports Science & Medicine |
| Paul Chapman | Strength and Conditioning Coach |
| Craig Govender | Physiotherapist |
| Prashant C Jangam | Team Manager |
Additional Support Staff
| Name | Role |
| J Arun Kumar | Assistant Batting Coach |
| L Varun | Data Analyst |
| Amit Shah | Head Massage Therapist |
| Pratik Kadam | Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach |
| Amit Dubey | Assistant Physiotherapist |
| Sohrab Khushrushahi | Mobility & Movement Trainer |
| Vijay Kushwaha | Assistant Massage Therapist |
| Mayur Satpute | Assistant Massage Therapist |
| Kinita Patel | Team Nutritionist |
FAQs on Mumbai Indians
A. Hardik Pandya is the captain of the Mumbai Indians.
A. The team is owned by Indiawin Sports Pvt. Ltd.
A. The Mumbai Indians were founded on January 24, 2008.
A. Their home ground is Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
A. The Mumbai Indians have won five IPL titles.
