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Mumbai Indians and Mahela Jayawardene part ways before IPL 2027
Mumbai Indians and Mahela Jayawardene have agreed to part ways ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League season.
Jayawardene, a former Sri Lanka player, was appointed the team’s head coach in 2017.
He led Mumbai Indians to three IPL titles during his time in charge.
The franchise has won the IPL five times overall.
The departure marks a coaching change as Mumbai Indians prepares for its next season.
There is also speculation that Rohit Sharma could return as captain, but no decision on the captaincy is confirmed.
The team is expected to chart a new course for IPL 2027.
Mumbai Indians and head coach Mahela Jayawardene have parted ways ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League season.
The franchise and Jayawardene mutually agreed to end their association, according to India Today.
Jayawardene was appointed head coach in 2017 and led Mumbai Indians to three IPL titles.
Mumbai Indians said Jayawardene made a significant contribution to the team over the years.
Speculation about Rohit Sharma possibly returning as captain has grown, but no captaincy decision was reported.
- Who
- Mumbai Indians and head coach Mahela Jayawardene.
- What
- They have parted ways. India Today reported they mutually agreed to the decision.
- When
- October 17, 2026, ahead of the IPL 2027 season.
- Where
- Mumbai Indians; a specific location is not stated.
- Why
- A specific reason was not stated. India Today described the move as part of a rebuild ahead of IPL 2027.
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Jayawardene was appointed Mumbai Indians head coach, replacing Ricky Ponting.
Mumbai Indians and Jayawardene announced they had parted ways ahead of IPL 2027.
- Head coach
- Mahela Jayawardene
- Appointment
- 2017
- Titles under Jayawardene
- Three IPL titles
- Announcement date
- October 17, 2026
- Next season
- IPL 2027
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