Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have appointed former India cricketer and 2007 T20 World Cup winner Robin Uthappa as their batting coach for the 2027 season. The franchise made the announcement on Friday, October 30.
Earlier this month, Mumbai Indians promoted their former batting coach Kieron Pollard to the head coach position following Mahela Jayawardene’s departure. To fill the vacancy, the franchise has brought in the 40-year-old, marking his first stint as a member of an IPL coaching staff. The franchise shared a post on Instagram announcing the appointment, with the caption:
“From being part of our very first season to returning with a wealth of experience! Robbie brings a sharp understanding of the game, great communication, and the clarity to guide youngsters! 💪 Welcome back to the Paltan, Robin! आपला new Batting Coach.”
During his international career, he featured in 46 ODIs, scoring 934 runs at an average of 25.94 and a strike rate of 90.59, including six half-centuries. Uthappa also played 13 T20Is, scoring 249 runs at an average of 24.90 and a strike rate of 118.00, with one half-century.
Robin Uthappa played for Mumbai Indians for one year during his IPL career
Robin Uthappa began his IPL journey with Mumbai Indians (MI) in the inaugural edition in 2008, scoring 320 runs in 14 innings at an average of 35.55 and a strike rate of 114.69, with a highest score of 48. The right-hander went on to represent Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Pune Warriors India (PWI), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
He featured in 205 IPL matches, accumulating 4,952 runs in 197 innings at an average of 27.51 and a strike rate of 130.35. His tally included 27 half-centuries, with a best of 88. Uthappa enjoyed his best IPL season in 2014 during KKR’s title-winning campaign, when he won the Orange Cap after scoring 660 runs in 16 innings at an average of 44.00 and a strike rate of 137.78. His tally included five half-centuries, with a highest score of an unbeaten 83.
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Edited by Dev Sharma
