In a spectacular demonstration of dedication and expertise, five former cricketers have successfully shifted from playing to coaching duties with the same IPL side in 2024. Their journey represents not just their deep connection to their individual clubs, but also their commitment to developing the next generation of talent and carrying on the history of success both on and off the field.
| Player | Team |
| Lasith Malinga | MI |
| Kieron Pollard | MI |
| Dwayne Bravo | CSK |
| Stephen Fleming | CSK |
| Michael Hussey | CSK |
Lasith Malinga
Lasith Malinga was a star bowler for the Mumbai Indians, and he holds the record for being the highest wicket-taker in Indian Premier League history. After retiring from the IPL, he joined the same team as a bowling coach in 2023.
Kieron Pollard
Pollard remained with MI after his last season of IPL as a player. He has now been appointed as a batting coach. Pollard has been associated with Mumbai since he was picked by the franchise in 2010.
Dwayne Bravo
Bravo was a match-winner for the Chennai Super Kings for many years with both bat and ball. He played his last IPL season in 2022 and has since been with CSK as a bowling coach.
Stephen Fleming
Stephen Fleming, the former New Zealand captain, joined CSK in the inaugural season of the IPL. He featured in ten matches for the franchise, accumulating 196 runs at a strike rate of 118.79. Fleming’s final appearance for CSK was against Kolkata Knight Riders before transitioning to the role of coach for the team.
Michael Hussey
Hussey has played 50 matches for CSK, scoring 1768 runs with an average of 42.10. He was appointed as Chennai’s batting coach in 2018.
