Jayawardene leaves role as Mumbai Indians head coach
- On Saturday, the five-time Indian Premier League champion Mumbai Indians announced that head coach Mahela Jayawardene has stepped down from his position.
- Appointed in 2017 as the replacement for Ricky Ponting, Jayawardene led the franchise to three of their five IPL titles in 2017, 2019, and 2020.
- In a release, the Sri Lanka great thanked Mrs. Nita Ambani and Akash Ambani for their 'unwavering trust, support and friendship,' while praising the OneFamily's incredible support.
- Although he transitioned to Global Head of Performance in 2022, Jayawardene's departure now marks the final end of an era after more than a decade with the franchise.
- Reflecting on his tenure, Jayawardene noted he leaves with 'immense pride in what we have achieved together' and wished the Mumbai Indians team 'every success in the years ahead.
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Radio France Internationale
France24Jayawardene quits as coach of five-time IPL winners Mumbai
The 49-year-old former Sri Lanka captain led Mumbai to three titles in his first stint between 2017 and 2022. He rejoined the team in 2024 but was unable to replicate his success as five-time IPL winners Mumbai finished fourth in 2025 and ninth out of 10 teams in 2026. "Together we have shared some unforgettable moments, overcome challenges and built something we can all be proud of," Jayawardene said in a statement. "I leave with immense pride …
Mahela Jayawardene parts ways with Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2027
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Channel News Asia
ARY NewsJayawardene leaves role as Mumbai Indians head coach
Oct 17 : Mahela Jayawardene has stepped down from his role as the Mumbai Indians head coach, the Indian Premier League (IPL) team said on Saturday.In his first stint at Mumbai Indians from 2017 to 2022, the 49-year-old guided the side to three titles.However, the former Sri Lanka captain was not able t
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