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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 Pollard played 200+ IPL games for MI
- 2🏆 Captained MI Emirates to ILT20 final
- 3💡 Keightley brings England women's expertise
- 4🔮 MI eyes Hundred dominance with power duo
"New names in charge at The Oval ahead of rebooted season of the Hundred"
Powerhouse Kieron Pollard and Lisa Keightley step up as men's and women's head coaches for MI London ahead of the rebooted Hundred 2026 season at The Oval. Pollard's global MI loyalty – from IPL legend with Mumbai Indians to captaining MI Emirates to ILT20 finals – makes him a perfect fit.
MI Empire Expands to English Summers
At 38, Pollard brings batting nous from over 200 IPL games and recent stints with MI Cape Town in SA20 and MI New York in MLC. His Oval familiarity stems from 2022 Vitality Blast with Surrey. Keightley, ex-England women's coach, adds tactical edge to the women's side.
This duo signals MI's aggressive Hundred push, blending T20 mastery with fresh strategies. Fans can't wait for Pollard's 'hit-it-hard' philosophy to ignite The Oval.
