IPL 2020: Who are the coaches of all the franchises?

#5 Kings XI Punjab - Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble has also been the head coach of the Indian Cricket Team and is always on the radar of IPL teams for coaching duties. Kings XI Punjab finished at a disappointing 6th position on the table despite getting a good start in IPL 2019. They lost four of their last five games. The team management decided to part ways with 2019 head coach Mike Hesson.

Kumble was roped in by KXIP as their head coach and the Director of Cricket Operations for IPL 2020. It will be his first assignment for an IPL franchise. The veteran spinner was, however, the mentor for Mumbai Indians from 2013 to 2015.

The 49-year-old was behind KXIP's strategy during the auctions and was influential in bringing in players such as Glenn Maxwell, Sheldon Cottrell, Jagdeesha Suchith, Krishnappa Gowtham, and Ravi Bishnoi. KL Rahul and co. are sure to learn a lot from the veteran Indian player and make the most of the opportunity in the coming edition.

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#6 Mumbai Indians - Mahela Jayawardene

Mahela Jayawardene

Four-time champions Mumbai Indians have retained Mahela Jayawardane as their head coach. The former top-class batsman has held the position since the beginning of IPL 2017. This move comes as no surprise from the Mukesh Ambani-owned franchise as the Sri Lankan great led Mumbai to the title in IPL 2019 as well as IPL 2017. The 42-year-old has been pivotal for the Mumbai-based franchise and played an important role in their success. He will be looking forward to his fourth year as the head coach of Mumbai Indians

Rohit Sharma and co. will be looking to win the third title under Jayawardane and their fifth title overall.