{
  "id": 16335964,
  "title": "IPL 2027: Kieron Pollard Takes Charge As Mumbai Indians Head Coach, Aims To End Five-Time Champions' Title Drought And Restore Winning Legacy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/ipl-2027-kieron-pollard-takes-charge-as-mumbai-indians-head-coach",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T13:46:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/ipl-2027-kieron-pollard-takes-charge-as-mumbai-indians-head-coach-aims-to-end-five-time-champions-title-drought-and-restore-winning-legacy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai: Kieron Pollard has been appointed head coach of the Mumbai Indians for the 2027 IPL season. The West Indies all-rounder, who played for the franchise for 10 years, aims to end the team's five-year title drought. Pollard, 39, succeeds Mahela Jayawardene, who led the team to three IPL titles during his tenure. Having served as the team's batting coach since retiring from IPL in 2022, Pollard will now be responsible for restoring the franchise's championship-winning momentum.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Kieron Pollard's remarkable association with Mumbai Indians has entered a new chapter. The towering West Indies all-rounder, who once terrorised bowlers with his explosive batting and turned matches around with his extraordinary fielding, has been appointed head coach of the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions ahead of the 2027 season. For the 39-year-old Pollard, the…",
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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."
}