The appointment of Hopkinson comes as part of a wider coaching staff overhaul at Mumbai Indians. Mahela Jayawardene returned as head coach following Mark Boucher's departure. Paras Mhambrey was appointed as bowling coach, who will work alongside Lasith Malinga. Keiron Pollard continues as the batting coach.

Nicknamed as Hoppo, Hopkinson was also England's head fielding coach for the U-19 World Cup in 2022, where they the colts finished runners-up after reaching the final for the firs

Ahead of IPL 2025, Mumbai Indians have appointed Englishman Carl Hopkinson as fielding coach. He replaces New Zealander James Pamment, who was in the role for seven years. Hopkinson, 43, was England men's fielding coach before this.

Mumbai Indians confirmed a change in their coaching staff as Carl Hopkinson comes in to replace James Pamment as fielding coach.

Mumbai Indians have appointed 2-time World Cup winning coach Carl Hopkinson their new fielding coaching replacing James Pamment.