After their disappointing IPL 2026 campaign, Mumbai Indians are due to have a significant review meeting next week before starting to prepare for the 2027 season of the Indian Premier League. Several issues will be discussed at the meeting, such as trades for players, coaching staff and the team’s future plans for leadership.
The franchise management will analyse in detail the team performances, squad composition and tactics employed across the entire 2026 season, reports state. There is also talk of potentially trading with other teams in Mumbai Indians’ bid to improve the squad for the upcoming auction cycle.
One of the biggest talking points during the meeting will be the captaincy. It is reported that the franchise is mulling on appointing two big guns into the leadership race, namely star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and young batsman called TilakVarma.
In his consistent performances across formats, Mumbai Indians veteran Bumrah has become one of the leaders both on and off the field. Meanwhile, Tilak has proven to be one of the bright young talents in the Indian side and is seen as a long-term investment by the franchise.
Other than leadership meetings, the management will also need to put in a check of the existing coaching situation and work out if adjustments should be made for better team results.
The upcoming review meeting is expected to have a profound impact on Mumbai Indians’ plans for IPL 2027, and key decisions such as team adjustments, captaincy changes, and the appointment of support staff are anticipated to be a major part of the franchise’s roadmap ahead of the next season.