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Mumbai Indians appoint Zubin Bharucha as director of performance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 12:40 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Mumbai Indians appoint Zubin Bharucha as director of performance

Summary

Mumbai Indians have hired Zubin Bharucha as their new Director of Performance ahead of IPL 2027. Bharucha previously served with Rajasthan Royals, where he played a key role in scouting and developing talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. His responsibilities will include collaborating with existing leadership to enhance player development. This move comes as Mumbai aims to end a trophy drought that began in 2020.

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Key Details

•Zubin Bharucha joins Mumbai Indians as Director of Performance.
•Bharucha previously scouted talents at Rajasthan Royals.
•He aims to strengthen player development within the MI ecosystem.
•Mumbai Indians seek to break their IPL trophy drought since 2020.
•Bharucha's appointment reflects a focus on homegrown talent.

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12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Mumbai Indians land former RR director who scouted Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal ahead of IPL 2027

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Mumbai Indians have appointed former RR head of cricket Zubin Bharucha, who scouted Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, as Director of Performance.
— Yahoo Sports

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