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Steffan Jones Joins Mumbai Indians as Bowling Consultant for IPL 2027
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What Happened?
Steffan Jones, former high-performance coach at Rajasthan Royals, will serve as a bowling consultant for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2027. He will collaborate with Zubin Bharucha, the new director of performance.
Key points
- Steffan Jones previously coached fast bowlers at Rajasthan Royals.
- He helped Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy improve his bowling speed.
- Jones will work with MI's development squad during the domestic season.
- Kieron Pollard has been appointed as MI's head coach, replacing Mahela Jayawardene.
- MI is expected to make decisions on captaincy and Hardik Pandya's trade soon.
Key insights
- Jones's experience may improve MI's performance in IPL 2027.
- The collaboration with Bharucha indicates a focus on player development.
- Changes in coaching staff could impact team dynamics and performance.
Why it matters
This development could enhance Mumbai Indians' bowling strategy for the upcoming IPL season.
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Source
Times of India
