ILT20 2025: MI Emirates sign Paras Mhambrey as bowling coach and Carl Hopkinson joins as fielding coach

New Delhi: The reigning title holders of the ILT20 have revealed significant changes to their coaching staff for the 2025 season, bringing in Paras Mhambrey as the new Bowling Coach and Carl Hopkinson as the Fielding Coach.

Mhambrey, recently appointed as the Bowling Coach for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025, offers extensive expertise and a strong history of success. A dedicated member of the #OneFamily, Mhambrey has contributed to IPL 2023 and two Champions League T20 titles with Mumbai Indians. He arrives at the ILT20 champions following a successful tenure as the Bowling Coach for the Indian Men’s team during their winning T20 World Cup journey.

Hopkinson, also known as “Hoppo,” arrives with a strong reputation, having spent the last seven years as the Fielding Coach for the England Men’s cricket team. His skills were crucial in England’s landmark victories at the 2019 ODI World Cup and the 2022 T20 World Cup. Furthermore, he contributed significantly to England’s ICC Under-19 World Cup 2022 journey, where the team made it to the final for the first time since 1998, finishing as runners-up.

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The duo will collaborate with Robin Singh, who continues as Head Coach, and Vinay Kumar, who retains his role as Assistant Coach, ensuring a blend of fresh ideas and continuity in the team’s coaching structure. With these strategic appointments, the ILT20 champions are poised for another strong season, aiming to defend their title with a robust and experienced coaching team at the helm.

Meanwhile, the franchise has bid goodbye to the likes of Mitchell McClenaghan and James Franklin, two loyal soldiers of the Mumbai Indians over the years, and wished them all the best.

“Thank you for all the memories in the desert,” the franchise wrote in its official release.