Following the success of the IPL 2023 auction, the Mumbai Indians (MI) have successfully appointed Arunkumar Jagadeesh as their new assistant batting coach.
Jagadeesh may not be well known in international cricket, but in Karnataka he played in 109 matches and later served as a batting coach and has extensive experience in his circle at home. Under his guidance, Karnataka won his three major titles in his 2013-14 season and his 2014-15 season with Ranji He Trophy, Irani He Cup and Vijay Hazare He Trophy.
Jagadeesh has a strong track record as a right-handed opener his hitter. He has scored 7208 runs, including 20 tons, in his first-class career, and has also made 100 List A matches. Jagadeesh played alongside Mark Boucher in the inaugural IPL of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
Jagadeesh was head coach of the US men’s team late into the night. Under him, America recorded its biggest win against a nation playing in Test, and in Florida he beat Ireland in a 1–1 home draw.
His MI, a five-time IPL champion, announced his Jagadeesh signing at camp Wednesday ahead of the 16th edition of the tournament.
Mumbai Paltan will be helmed by Rohit Sharma at his IPL 2023 and the franchise has spent a lot of money to acquire the services of Australian all-rounder Cameron Green. The 23-year-old was bought for Rs 17.5 billion at a recently closed auction in Kochi.