Mahela Jayawardene leaves MI head coach role

Mahela Jayawardene steps down as Mumbai Indians head coach
He led the franchise to three IPL titles between 2017 and 2020
The exit follows MI finishing ninth in the IPL 2026 season

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mahela jayawardene steps down as mumbai indians head coach ahead of ipl 2027

Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawardene has stepped down from his position ahead of the Indian Premier League 2027. Jayawardene was first appointed

the MI head coach in IPL 2017 and stayed with the franchise for a decade in various roles. Under his leadership, Mumbai Indians won three IPL titles in 2017, 2019 and 2020. The development comes after MI had a poor outing in the IPL 2026, where the team finished ninth on the points table. MI owner Nita Ambani hailed Jayawardene's contribution to Mumbai Indians and thanked the Sri Lanka great for his unwavering commitment over the years. “Mahela has made a significant contribution to Mumbai Indians over the years. His calm leadership, integrity and deep love for the game have meant so much to us,” team owner Nita Ambani said. “On behalf of the entire MI family, I want to thank Mahela for his immense contribution and unwavering commitment over the years. We will always cherish the journey we have shared and the memories we have created together.” More to follow...