Mumbai Indians: History, Squad, Staff, Captains

About Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians have grown to become one of the biggest teams in the IPL, sharing the record for most titles with Chennai Super Kings. Back in 2008, they were bought by Reliance for ₹487 crore, which made them the most expensive team at the time. In those early seasons, the squad featured legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Sanath Jayasuriya. By 2010, they’d made their mark by reaching their first IPL final, and in the years that followed, they brought in game-changers like Rohit Sharma, Zaheer Khan, and Kieron Pollard. Lasith Malinga also stood out, helping MI win the Champions League T20 in 2011 and earning himself top bowling honors.

It was 2013, though, that truly changed things. Rohit took over the captaincy, a young Jasprit Bumrah made his debut, and the team won all their home games. They beat Chennai in the final, finally getting their hands on the trophy; and giving Tendulkar a perfect farewell from the IPL. What followed between 2017 and 2020 was nothing short of dominance. Three titles in four seasons established Mumbai as a true giant of the format, with Rohit proving himself as a top T20 captain.

Like any great team, MI’s journey hasn’t been smooth all the way. In 2022, Pollard stepped away from playing and moved into a coaching role. Then in 2024, Hardik Pandya was handed the captaincy, but the team had a tough time and ended up at the bottom of the points table. The next season, they turned things around and made the playoffs, showing that the fighting spirit was still alive.

Players like Suryakumar Yadav, along with Rohit and Bumrah, give the team a strong and reliable backbone. Even when they’re not at their best, Mumbai always seems to bounce back. Sure, they’ve had tough season; like in 2009, 2022, and 2024; but they’ve never stopped being a team to watch. Whether lifting trophies or chasing a comeback, MI remains one of the most exciting franchises in IPL history.

Information
Founded	2008
Owners	Reliance Industries
Full Name	Mumbai Indians
Nick Name	MI
Theme Song	Aali Re Paltan
Home Ground	Wankhede Stadium
Official Website	https://www.mumbaiindians.com/

MI Coaching & Support Staff

Position	Coach / Staff
Head Coach	Mahela Jayawardene
Batting Coach	Kieron Pollard
Bowling Coach	Lasith Malinga
Bowling Coach	Paras Mhambrey
Fielding Coach	Carl Hopkinson
Assistant Batting Coach	J. Arunkumar
Strength and Conditioning Coach	Paul Chapman
Head Sports Science & Medicine	Ben Langley
Team Manager	Prashant Jangam
Data Performance Manager	Dhananjai CKM
Sports Massage Therapist	Amit Shah
Physiotherapist	Craig Govender
Assistant Physiotherapist	Amit Dubey
Assistant Strength and Conditioning	Pratik Kadam
Assistant Strength and Conditioning	Nagendra Prasad
Assistant Sports Massage Therapist	Vijay Kushwaha
Assistant Sports Massage Therapist	Mayur Satpute
Mobility and Movement Trainer	Sohrab Khushrushahi
Performance Analyst	L Varun
Nutritionist	Kinita Kasakia Patel

MI Squad 2026

Position	Players
Captain	Hardik Pandya
Batters	Robin Minz, Naman Dhir, Ryan Rickelton, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Quinton De Kock, Danish Malewar
All-rounders	Raj Bawa, Will Jacks, Hardik Pandya, Mitchell Santner, Tilak Varma, Corbin Bosch, Sherfane Rutherford, Shardul Thakur, Mayank Rawat, Atharva Ankolekar
Bowlers	Ashwani Kumar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Chahar, AM Ghazanfar, Mayank Markande, Raghu Sharma, Mohammad Izhar

Wankhede Stadium: The Fortress of the Mumbai Indians

Feature	Details
Official Name	Wankhede Stadium
Location	Churchgate, South Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Home Team	Mumbai Indians (MI), Mumbai Cricket Team, Indian National Cricket Team
Establishment	1974
Seating Capacity	Approximately 33,108
Ends	Garware Pavilion End, Tata End
Pitch Characteristics	A classic Indian pitch made from red soil, which provides true, consistent bounce. It is considered a batting paradise, offering good pace and carry. The seaside location can also offer some swing for new-ball bowlers.
Boundary Dimensions	The straight boundaries are around 66 meters, with the square boundaries measuring approximately 70 meters.
IPL Record (Highest)	235/1 – Scored by Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Mumbai Indians in 2015. However, MI holds the record for the highest successful run chase at the venue, chasing 214/4 against Rajasthan Royals in 2023.
Unique Feature	The stadium’s location next to the Arabian Sea means that dew is a significant factor in evening matches, often making it easier for the team batting second to chase down a target.
Historic Milestone	Famously hosted the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup Final, where India, led by MS Dhoni, defeated Sri Lanka to lift the trophy after 28 years.
Other Significance	It was the venue for Sachin Tendulkar’s final international match in 2013. The stadium also serves as the headquarters for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

List of MI Captains 2008 to 2025

Player	Span	Matches	Won	Lost	Tied	W/L	%W	%L
Hardik Pandya	2024-2025	29	13	16	0	0.81	44.82	55.17
Sachin Tendulkar	2008-2011	55	32	23	0	1.39	58.18	41.81
Rohit Sharma	2013-2023	163	91	68	4	1.33	55.82	41.71
Kiran Pollard	2014-2021	9	5	4	0	1.25	55.55	44.44
Harbhajan Singh	2008-2012	30	14	14	0	1.00	46.66	46.66
Ricky Ponting	2013	6	3	3	0	1.00	50.00	50.00
Surya Kumar Yadav	2023-2025	2	1	1	0	1.00	50.00	50.00
DJ Bravo	2010	1	0	1	0	–	0.00	100.00
Shaun Pollock	2008	4	3	1	0	3.00	75.00	25.00

MI Performance over the years

Year	Result	Top Batsman	Runs	Top Bowler	Wickets	Win %
2025	4th	Tilak Varma	476	Jasprit Bumrah	20	52.00
2024	6th	Suryakumar Yadav	502	Gerald Coetzee	17	48.00
2023	3rd	Suryakumar Yadav	605	Akash Madhwal	14	57.14
2022	10th	Ishan Kishan	418	Jasprit Bumrah	15	28.57
2021	5th	Rohit Sharma	381	Jasprit Bumrah	21	50.00
2020	1st	Ishan Kishan	516	Jasprit Bumrah	27	68.75
2019	1st	Quinton de Kock	529	Jasprit Bumrah	19	68.75
2018	5th	Suryakumar Yadav	512	Hardik Pandya	18	42.86
2017	1st	Parthiv Patel	395	Jasprit Bumrah	20	70.59
2016	5th	Rohit Sharma	489	Mitchell McClenaghan	17	50.00
2015	1st	Lendl Simmons	540	Lasith Malinga	24	62.50
2014	4th	Lendl Simmons	394	Lasith Malinga	16	46.67
2013	1st	Rohit Sharma	538	Harbhajan Singh	24	68.42
2012	4th	Rohit Sharma	433	Lasith Malinga	22	58.82
2011	3rd	Sachin Tendulkar	553	Lasith Malinga	28	62.50
2010	2nd	Sachin Tendulkar	618	Harbhajan Singh	17	68.75
2009	7th	JP Duminy	372	Lasith Malinga	18	35.71
2008	5th	Sanath Jayasuriya	518	Ashish Nehra	12	50.00

                                               

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