Zaheer Khan Set To Replace Lasith Malinga As Bowling Mentor Of Mumbai Indians: Report

Nov 5, 2018 at 12:47 PM

facebook iconlinkedin iconmail icontwitter iconWhatsApp iconTelegram icon
Zaheer Khan Set To Replace Lasith Malinga As Bowling Mentor Of Mumbai Indians: Report

Former India pace spearhead Zaheer Khan is reportedly in line to return to Indian Premier League as coach. According to Mumbai Mirror, the legendary pacer might join Mumbai Indians as their bowling mentor for the upcoming season.

If Zaheer does join Mumbai Indians, he will replace Lasith Malinga. The Sri Lanka star had joined the team as their bowling mentor after going unsold in the auction. However, Malinga, who recently returned to Sri Lanka’s ODI team, is now looking to play in the league again.

Must Read – My Aim Is To Pick Wickets – Kuldeep Yadav

“It is expected. Malinga has been playing other leagues of the world. He had even played for Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup, and he wants to test himself in the IPL which precedes the World Cup. He wants to play in the IPL to be match-fit for the World Cup,” an IPL insider was quoted as saying by The Mumbai Mirror.

Zaheer Khan (Credits: BCCI)

Zaheer, meanwhile, is yet to make his coaching debut in the Indian Premier League. He, however, had plied his trade as mentor while playing for Delhi Daredevils. But it should be noted that he was  not the official mentor of the team.

Zaheer was an integral part of the team that won the World Cup in 2011 and made it to the final in 2003. He was India’s top wicket-taker in both the editions. With 610 international wickets, Zaheer finished his career as one of India’s most successful bowlers. The left-arm pacer was the fourth-highest wicket-taker for India across formats. He also has the second-highest wickets tally – 311 – for an India pacer in Tests, behind the legendary Kapil Dev’s 434. He is also regarded as the best reverse swing bowler from India.

Read More – Oshane Thomas Castles Shikhar Dhawan With Thunderbolt

Meanwhile, Mahela Jayawardene currently heads the backroom staff of Mumbai Indians. The franchise’s staff also consists of Sachin Tendulkar (Icon), Robin Singh, Shane Bond, James Pamment, Paul Chapman, Rahul Sanghvi and others.

Related Article
IPL 2024 Set To Begin On March 22, Official Schedule To Be Released Shortly
IPL 2024 Set To Begin On March 22, Official Schedule To Be Released Shortly

Jan 22, 2024, 10:08 AM


IPL To Allow Two Bouncers Per Over From The 2024 Edition Of The Indian Premier League
IPL To Allow Two Bouncers Per Over From The 2024 Edition Of The Indian Premier League

Dec 19, 2023, 1:00 PM


333 Players To Go Under The Hammer In IPL Auction 2024, Pat Cummins And Mitchell Starc Confirm Participation
333 Players To Go Under The Hammer In IPL Auction 2024, Pat Cummins And Mitchell Starc Confirm Participation

Dec 12, 2023, 2:15 PM


IPL 2023: Delhi Capitals Full Squad, New Players, Retained Players And Released Players
IPL 2023: Delhi Capitals Full Squad, New Players, Retained Players And Released Players

Dec 23, 2022, 1:55 PM


IPL Media Rights: BCCI To Earn More Than 107 Crore Per IPL Match, Broadcasters Bag TV And Digital Rights For Rs 44,075 Crore
IPL Media Rights: BCCI To Earn More Than 107 Crore Per IPL Match, Broadcasters Bag TV And Digital Rights For Rs 44,075 Crore

Jun 13, 2022, 7:24 PM


Afghanistan Cricket Board May Allow Its National Players To Take Part In Only 3 Franchise Based T20 Global Leagues
Afghanistan Cricket Board May Allow Its National Players To Take Part In Only 3 Franchise Based T20 Global Leagues

Dec 14, 2021, 6:53 PM


Desktop Banner
Mobile Banner