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Mumbai Indians part ways with Malinga, Mhambrey and Hopkinson
The five-time Indian Premier League champions have announced the departure of veteran pacer Lasith Malinga and two senior coaching staff members as part of a broader overhaul of their backroom team.
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Mumbai Indians have confirmed the exit of long-serving fast bowler Lasith Malinga alongside assistant coaches Paras Mhambrey and Carl Hopkinson, marking a significant reshuffle of the franchise's support staff ahead of the next IPL season.
Malinga, who has been a cornerstone of Mumbai's bowling attack for multiple seasons, departs after his latest stint with the five-time IPL champions. His departure represents the end of an era for a player who has been instrumental in the franchise's success in the tournament.
The simultaneous exits of Mhambrey and Hopkinson underscore the extent of changes being implemented within the Mumbai Indians' coaching setup. The departures are part of a planned restructuring aimed at refreshing the team's support structure.
The franchise has not announced replacements for the outgoing staff members. Mumbai Indians, who have won five IPL titles, will be looking to strengthen their coaching lineup ahead of future campaigns.
The changes come amid broader shifts in team management across IPL franchises, with several sides reviewing and restructuring their technical and coaching departments to maintain competitive performance in the tournament.