Former South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Mark Boucher has been appointed as the new head coach of MI Emirates ahead of the upcoming DP World ILT20 season. Replaces Robin Singh: Boucher succeeds Robin Singh, who parted ways with the franchise after serving as head coach and leading MI Emirates to their maiden ILT20 title in February 2024. Continued MI Franchise Association: The move reinforces Boucher's long-standing connection with the Mumbai Indians One Family network. He previously served as head coach of Mumbai Indians in the IPL (2023–2024) and guided sister franchise MI New York to the Major League Cricket (MLC) title in 2025. Strong Position for Upcoming Auction: Boucher takes charge as MI Emirates head into the ILT20 player auction with the largest remaining purse of any franchise at USD 1.39 million. Championship Ambitions: The 2024 ILT20 champions will look to reclaim the title under Boucher’s leadership as they rebuild their squad for the 2026 campaign. The UAE players' availability, though, remains uncertain due to the ODI World Cup qualifiers, for which UAE is still in contention, and which will run parallelly with the next season of the ILT20.