Mumbai Indians Appoint Zubin Bharucha as Director of Performance for IPL 2027
Mumbai Indians have appointed Zubin Bharucha as their new Director of Performance ahead of the IPL 2027 season. Bharucha, a former Mumbai and Surrey cricketer, brings extensive experience from his long tenure with Rajasthan Royals, where he held multiple roles including director of cricket operations and high-performance chief. He will work closely with Mumbai Indians' existing leadership and support staff to enhance player development, focusing on Indian players and contributing to the franchise's efforts to improve after recent underwhelming seasons.
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Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 35/100 to 75/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 22 Aug, 10:01 am. Other outlets followed.