{
  "id": 16286560,
  "title": "Mumbai Indians Make Massive Coaching Change! Kieron Pollard Appointed Head Coach Ahead Of IPL 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/mumbai-indians-make-massive-coaching-change-kieron-pollard-appointed",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T05:04:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/mumbai-indians-make-massive-coaching-change-kieron-pollard-appointed-head-coach-ahead-of-ipl-2027"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai Indians have appointed Kieron Pollard as their new head coach for the upcoming IPL 2027 season, the team announced on Saturday. Pollard had previously served as the batting coach for the five-time champions over the past few seasons. He will assume the head coaching role following Mahela Jayawardene's departure. The announcement comes with MI expressing delight at elevating Pollard, extending a long-standing coaching-player relationship within the #OneFamily. This marks a new chapter for Pollard, who has been a defining figure in Mumbai Indians' success over the past 16 years. The franchise's statement highlighted that Pollard's appointment reflects the team's commitment to building upon its legacy, while also focusing on developing talent, strengthening its culture, and striving for excellence both on and off the field.",
  "summary": "Kieron Pollard will take over the role of Mumbai Indians' head coach ahead of the IPL 2027, the five-time champions announced here on Saturday. Pollard had been working as the batting coach of Mumbai Indians for the past few seasons and will take over the role of the head coach following the exit of Mahela Jayawardene. KIERON POLLARD - THE NEW HEAD COACH OF MUMBAI INDIANS - New Era Begins in IPL…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Mumbai Indians appoint Kieron Pollard as head coach",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/mumbai-indians-appoint-kieron-pollard-as-head-coach",
        "published": "2026-10-24T04:46:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Mumbai Indians promote Pollard to head coach, replacing Jayawardene",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/mumbai-indians-promote-pollard-to-head-coach-replacing-jayawardene",
        "published": "2026-10-24T05:56:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Mumbai Indians promote Pollard to head coach, replacing Jayawardene",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/mumbai-indians-promote-pollard-to-head-coach-replacing-jayawardene-16304425",
        "published": "2026-10-24T07:58:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}