India, Oct. 24 -- Five-time champions Mumbai Indians have appointed former West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard as their new head coach ahead of the IPL 2027 mini-auction.

The franchise confirmed the big leadership change on Saturday, October 24, promoting Pollard from his previous role as the team's batting coach.

Pollard takes charge of the dressing room following the departure of Sri Lankan batting great Mahela Jayawardene, who stepped down as head coach on October 18.

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