Zubin Bharucha joins Mumbai Indians as director of performance
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 3:27 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Zubin Bharucha has been appointed as the director of performance for the Mumbai Indians ahead of the upcoming IPL season. He previously held various roles with the Rajasthan Royals since the inception of the IPL, except for a two-year tenure with the Delhi Daredevils. This move indicates a strategic shift for the Mumbai Indians as they aim to enhance their performance metrics and overall team structure. Bharucha's extensive experience in the league is expected to bring valuable insights to the team.
- •Zubin Bharucha has extensive IPL experience.
- •He worked with Rajasthan Royals before joining Mumbai Indians.
- •Bharucha's focus will be on performance improvement.
- 3:27 PMYahoo Sports — Zubin Bharucha joins Mumbai Indians as director of performance after long RR stint
- 9:58 AMESPNcricinfo — Zubin Bharucha joins Mumbai Indians as director of performance
"The Mumbai Indians have announced Zubin Bharucha as their new Director of Performance. Bharucha comes to the franchise with extensive experience from his time at Rajasthan Royals, where he held various senior roles while nurturing young Indian talent. In his new position, he will collaborate with team leadership and cross-functional groups to enhance the franchise's player development initiatives.
"Zubin Bharucha has worked in various capacities with Rajasthan Royals since the start of the IPL except for two years in between when he was with Delhi Daredevils
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 3:27 PMZubin Bharucha joins Mumbai Indians as director of performance after long RR stint
The Mumbai Indians have announced Zubin Bharucha as their new Director of Performance. Bharucha comes to the franchise with extensive experience from his time at Rajasthan Royals, where he held various senior roles while nurturing young Indian talent. In his new position, he will collaborate with team leadership and cross-functional groups to enhance the franchise's player development initiatives.
- ESPNcricinfoAug 22, 2026, 9:58 AMZubin Bharucha joins Mumbai Indians as director of performance
Zubin Bharucha has worked in various capacities with Rajasthan Royals since the start of the IPL except for two years in between when he was with Delhi Daredevils
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