Paras Mhambrey Returns to Mumbai Indians as Bowling Coach
Mumbai Indians (MI), the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, have announced the return of former Indian cricketer Paras Mhambrey as their bowling coach for the upcoming season. Paras will work alongside the current bowling coach, Sri Lankan legend Lasith Malinga, under the leadership of head coach Mahela Jayawardene.
Paras Mhambrey’s Previous Achievements
Paras Mhambrey was previously part of the MI coaching team, contributing to their IPL 2013 victory, two Champions League T20 titles in 2011 and 2013, a runner-up finish in 2010, and two playoff appearances. His recent role was as the bowling coach for the Indian men’s cricket team, which won the T20 World Cup earlier this year. He was appointed to this position in 2021.
Paras Mhambrey’s Cricket Career
Between 1996 and 1998, Paras played two Test matches and three One Day Internationals (ODIs) for India, taking a total of five wickets. As a medium-pacer, he played for Mumbai from 1992 to 2003, securing 284 wickets in 91 first-class matches and 111 wickets in 83 List A games.
Coaching Changes at Mumbai Indians
MI also announced the appointment of Mahela Jayawardene as head coach for the next season, a role he held from 2017 to 2022. He replaces Mark Boucher, who coached the team for two seasons. Last season, MI finished at the bottom of the table with four wins and ten losses under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya.
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Paras Mhambrey -: Paras Mhambrey is a former Indian cricketer who played as a fast bowler. He has also worked as a coach for various cricket teams, including the Indian national team.
Mumbai Indians -: Mumbai Indians is a popular cricket team that plays in the Indian Premier League (IPL), a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India.
Lasith Malinga -: Lasith Malinga is a former Sri Lankan cricketer known for his unique bowling style and being one of the best bowlers in cricket history. He has played for Mumbai Indians in the IPL.
Mahela Jayawardene -: Mahela Jayawardene is a former Sri Lankan cricketer and captain. He is now a coach and has been appointed as the head coach of Mumbai Indians.
Mark Boucher -: Mark Boucher is a former South African cricketer and wicketkeeper. He was the head coach of Mumbai Indians before Mahela Jayawardene.
T20 World Cup -: The T20 World Cup is an international cricket tournament where teams from different countries compete in the Twenty20 format, which is a shorter version of cricket.
IPL -: IPL stands for Indian Premier League, a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India where teams from different cities compete.