Mumbai Indians, a marquee franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has appointed Lasith Malinga, the veteran Sri Lankan fast bowler, as their bowling coach for the 2024 IPL season. Malinga, a legendary figure at Mumbai Indians, played for the franchise for more than a decade, from 2009 to 2019.

Malinga will work alongside Mark Boucher, the head coach, and former teammate Kieron Pollard, who is part of the coaching staff. This coaching team is expected to bring valuable experience and expertise to the franchise, which has been highly successful in the IPL.

In addition to his role with Mumbai Indians, Malinga also serves as the bowling coach for two other teams affiliated with the franchise: MI Cape Town in the SA20 league in South Africa and MI New York in Major League Cricket in the USA.

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"It is truly an honour for me to be appointed Bowling Coach of Mumbai Indians and my journey in the OneFamily continues, following MI New York and MI Cape Town," said Malinga, in a statement. "I am looking forward to working closely with Mark, Polly, Rohit and the rest of the team, especially the bowling unit, whose approach I loved last season, and the young MI talent that has the potential to excel, backed by the passionate MI Paltan."

Malinga's association with Mumbai Indians spans nearly 13 years, during which he achieved immense success. He played a crucial role in the team's achievements, contributing to seven trophy wins across various leagues. This includes four IPL titles, two Champions League T20 titles during his playing career, and one Major League Cricket title as a bowling coach. Before joining Mumbai Indians, Malinga also served as the fast bowling coach for the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL.

Malinga's wealth of experience and deep understanding of the game is expected to be a valuable asset to Mumbai Indians in their quest for continued success in the IPL.