Kieron Pollard says it is "honour" to take up the role of head coach at Indian Premier League franchise Mumbai Indians following the departure of Mahela Jayawardene.
Mahela Jayawardene has resigned as head coach of Mumbai Indians, bringing to a close a long and successful association with the franchise that spanned more than 10 years.
Bowling coach Paras Mhambrey admitted that Mumbai Indians should have posted a stronger total after their defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens.
Kolkata Knight Riders kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a composed four-wicket victory over already-eliminated Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.
Mumbai Indians pulled off a heart-stopping victory in the 58th match of IPL 2026, chasing down Punjab Kings' 200/8 with six wickets in hand and just one ball remaining at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.
Mumbai Indians's IPL campaign came to a disappointing end on Sunday when they were eliminated from the playoff race following a two-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Raipur.