As per several reports, Paras Mhambrey will be the bowling coach of Mumbai Indians for IPL 2025. The coach served in the role for Team India in his last stint. Interestingly, Lasith Malinga was in the role. It will be interesting to see if Mumbai Indians release Malinga. On that note, here, we take a look at the list of three teams which could target Lasith Malinga as bowling coach for IPL 2025.
1) Chennai Super Kings
Dwayne Bravo left CSK to join KKR as a Mentor. Hence, the position of bowling coach is vacant at Chennai Super Kings.
Yes, Malinga is a MI legend but if CSK can pull it off, it will be a big coup. He will be the perfect appointment for CSK, especially with the likes of Pathirana involved.
2) Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals is one of the teams which could target Lasith Malinga as bowling coach for IPL 2025. James Hopes did not have the best stint with DC as the bowling coach. Now that Ricky Ponting has left, Hopes might not be persisted at DC.
In this regard, Malinga will be a suitable appointment for the side. Delhi might have to build a new pace attack at the auctions. Malinga could be excited by the prospect of starting something new from scratch.
3) Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Adam Griffith was not at his best in IPL 2024. While the bowlers did find a plan in the second half, by the time RCB reached the playoffs, it appeared to be too late.
Anyways, it is a new era and RCB might want someone fresh for Andy Flower. In this regard, Malinga can be of great help to RCB. At Chinnaswamy, you need players like Malinga to contain runs. Hence, if Malinga trains a few bowlers in this regard, it will help the side.