India, Oct. 30 -- Mumbai Indians have begun shaping their coaching set-up for the IPL 2027 season, bringing in four familiar names to strengthen their support staff. Former India batter Robin Uthappa will take charge as batting coach, while New Zealand pacer Mitchell McClenaghan has been appointed bowling coach. T. Dilip will oversee fielding, with former Mumbai and India fast bowler Dhawal Kulkarni joining as development bowling coach.

The appointments will see the quartet work alongside head coach Kieron Pollard as MI prepare for the upcoming campaign with a revamped backroom team. Uthappa, a two-time IPL champion, brings considerable experience from his playing career, while McClenaghan and Kulkarni add their pace-bowling expertise. D...