Lasith Malinga (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore)
Mumbai Indians finished fourth in the league stage in 2025 but lost in Qualifier 2. The team struggled further in 2026, finishing ninth in the standings. However, his second stint brought mixed results.
He also helped the franchise win the 2011 Champions League T20. Mhambrey first worked with Mumbai Indians from 2010 to 2017 before returning in 2024. Hopkinson joined Mumbai Indians before the 2025 season after working with the England men’s team.
Mumbai Indians have announced that Lasith Malinga , Paras Mhambrey and Carl Hopkinson will leave their roles in the men’s team coaching staff.
“Mumbai Indians thank Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey and Carl Hopkinson for their contributions,” Mumbai Indians wrote in a statement. The franchise thanked the three coaches for their contributions and wished them well for the future. The franchise also acknowledged their commitment and the relationships they built with the team over the years. Malinga, one of Mumbai Indians’ most celebrated players, played a major role in the team’s bowling attack during four IPL title-winning campaigns. After retiring as a player, he returned to MI as a mentor and coach, continuing his long association with the team. The former India bowling coach helped develop the team’s bowlers and brought valuable experience and knowledge of the franchise’s working culture. He used his international experience to help improve the team’s fielding standards.