Mumbai Indians name Mark Boucher head coach from 2023

Mumbai Indians have confirmed that Mark Boucher will become their head coach from the 2023 Indian Premier League season.

Boucher, 45, will step down as South Africa coach after the Twenty20 World Cup which runs from October 16-November 13 in Australia to pursue "other opportunities", Cricket South Africa said.

Former wicketkeeper Boucher took over at South Africa in 2019 and led them to 11 Test wins, 12 ODI victories and 23 triumphs in T20 matches.

Boucher said it was an "honour and privilege" to be appointed head coach of Mumbai Indians.

"Their history and achievements as a franchise clearly put them up there as one of the most successful sporting franchises in all of world sport," he added.

"I look forward to the challenge and respect the need for results. It's a strong unit with great leadership and players. I look forward to adding value to this dynamic unit."

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