<p>Former India pacer Vinay Kumar has been appointed as 'talent scout' of reigning IPL champions Mumbai Indians, the franchise announced on Thursday.</p>.<p>Vinay is the latest to enter MI's talent scout division, which recently saw former India wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel join its ranks.</p>.<p>The 37-year-old Vinay, a former right-arm medium pacer, played 1 Test match, 31 ODIs and 9 T20s.</p>.<p>In a first-class career spanning 17 years, Vinay led Karnataka to two Ranji Trophy titles and was also part of Mumbai Indians' two winning campaigns, in 2015 and 2017.</p>.<p>Vinay announced his retirement in February.</p>.<p>He will work closely with the Mumbai Indians management and coaching staff, said a statement issued by the five-time IPL champions.</p>.<p>"Mumbai Indians is established on strong fundamentals of discovering talent and belief in nurturing youth. I am confident Vinay will add value to our ideology and scouting strength," said Akash Ambani, owner Mumbai Indians.</p>.<p>Vinay, on his part, said that he was "honoured for this opportunity to associate with Mumbai Indians again."</p>.<p>"Mumbai Indians strives for excellence in every aspect of the game, and scouting talents is undoubtedly their key strength. It's a new chapter and personally, I reckon it as an opportunity for me to give back to cricket," added the former speedster, who has 504 first-class wickets from 139 matches.</p>
<p>Former India pacer Vinay Kumar has been appointed as 'talent scout' of reigning IPL champions Mumbai Indians, the franchise announced on Thursday.</p>.<p>Vinay is the latest to enter MI's talent scout division, which recently saw former India wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel join its ranks.</p>.<p>The 37-year-old Vinay, a former right-arm medium pacer, played 1 Test match, 31 ODIs and 9 T20s.</p>.<p>In a first-class career spanning 17 years, Vinay led Karnataka to two Ranji Trophy titles and was also part of Mumbai Indians' two winning campaigns, in 2015 and 2017.</p>.<p>Vinay announced his retirement in February.</p>.<p>He will work closely with the Mumbai Indians management and coaching staff, said a statement issued by the five-time IPL champions.</p>.<p>"Mumbai Indians is established on strong fundamentals of discovering talent and belief in nurturing youth. I am confident Vinay will add value to our ideology and scouting strength," said Akash Ambani, owner Mumbai Indians.</p>.<p>Vinay, on his part, said that he was "honoured for this opportunity to associate with Mumbai Indians again."</p>.<p>"Mumbai Indians strives for excellence in every aspect of the game, and scouting talents is undoubtedly their key strength. It's a new chapter and personally, I reckon it as an opportunity for me to give back to cricket," added the former speedster, who has 504 first-class wickets from 139 matches.</p>