{
  "id": 16321421,
  "title": "IPL: Kieron Pollard Promises To Bring Back Fearless Mumbai Indians As New Head Coach, Stresses Hard Work, Discipline And Team Spirit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/ipl-kieron-pollard-promises-to-bring-back-fearless-mumbai-indians-as",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-24T11:47:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/ipl-kieron-pollard-promises-to-bring-back-fearless-mumbai-indians-as-new-head-coach-stresses-hard-work-discipline-and-team-spirit"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai: Kieron Pollard, the newly appointed head coach of Mumbai Indians, has pledged to reestablish the team's fearless spirit and winning mentality following a series of underwhelming performances in recent IPL seasons. The former West Indies all-rounder highlighted the importance of hard work, discipline, team spirit, and a renewed dedication to wearing the Mumbai Indians jersey. While reflecting on his tenure as a Mumbai Indians player and coach, Pollard emphasized the significance of Mahela Jayawardene's coaching methods in shaping the current team's success over the past 10 years. He believes that the real work begins before the match day, focusing on preparation, planning, and communication. Pollard stressed that building a strong team requires strong individual relationships and discussions beyond formal meetings, as cricket is ultimately a group effort.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Newly appointed Mumbai Indians head coach Kieron Pollard has promised to restore the franchise's fearless approach and winning mentality following a disappointing run in recent IPL seasons. The former West Indies all-rounder emphasised hard work, discipline, team spirit and a renewed commitment to playing for the Mumbai Indians badge. On being Head Coach of one of the most decorated…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "Mumbai Indians name new head coach for IPL 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/mumbai-indians-name-new-head-coach-for-ipl-2027",
        "published": "2026-10-24T04:41:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}