IPL 2023: Mumbai Indians have named Mark Boucher as the head coach of their franchise. After the mega auctions of 2023, Mumbai Indians opted for an overhaul of their side and opted for younger players as they let go off the likes of Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, and others. Till this point in time, Mark Boucher has been associated with the South African side as their head coach and his stint with the national team will end post the 2022 T20 World Cup.
After South Africa's crushing defeat to England in the three-match-Test series the Proteas head coach Mark Boucher immediately expressed his desire to step down. This decision brought in a lot of murmurs about him wanting to join the IPL, especially the Mumbai outfit as their head coach. After the former South African wicketkeeper Boucher's sudden decision, it has now been confirmed that he will take over the role of head coach for Mumbai Indians in the upcoming season of the IPL. Rumors also had it that Boucher had expressed his keen interest in coaching MI Cape Town, but they have now roped in Simon Katich for the inaugural season.
The wicketkeeper-batsman has had an illustrious career as a wicketkeeper-batsman and still holds the record for the most Test dismissals by a wicket-keeper. After he bowed out of International cricket, Boucher took over the role of a head coach for Titans and played a vital part in their five victorious campaigns. As the South African coach, Boucher has 11 Test wins, 12 ODI wins, and 23 T20I victories.
Chairman of Reliance Infocomm Akash Ambani has welcomed Boucher and stated
It’s a pleasure to welcome Mark Boucher to Mumbai Indians. With his proven expertise on the field and off it as a coach guiding his team to numerous victories, Mark will add immense value to MI and take forward its legacy
Boucher who looks forward to his new innings in the iconic blue and gold stated
It is an honor and privilege to be appointed as Head Coach of MI. Their history and achievements as a franchise clearly puts them up there as one of the most successful sporting franchises in all of the world sports. I look forward to the challenge and respect the need for results. It’s a strong unit with great leadership and players. I look forward to adding value to this dynamic unit.
Mumbai had a pretty dismal outing last year and they were the last team in the points table. With Boucher being appointed as the head coach, Mumbai will now hope that they can turn their fortunes around and add the sixth championship trophy to their cabinet
