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Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene steps down

Mumbai Indians Mahela Jayawardene IPL 2027 head coach cricket coaching

Mahela Jayawardene has stepped down as the head coach of the Mumbai Indians ahead of the IPL 2027 season, ending a decade-long association with the franchise. Jayawardene, who led the team to three titles in 2017, 2019, and 2020, decided to depart following a disappointing 2026 campaign where the team finished ninth in the standings.

Nita Ambani praised Jayawardene’s “calm leadership, integrity and deep love for the game,” noting his significant contribution to the team. The decision to part ways reportedly stemmed from a 2026 season review where both the franchise and player leadership group agreed a fresh approach was necessary.

The search for a successor faces early challenges. High-profile candidates, including former India head coach Rahul Dravid, Adam Gilchrist, and Eoin Morgan, have reportedly declined the role. Dravid is said to be prioritizing family commitments. Other potential candidates mentioned include Mike Hussey, Adrian Birrell, and Aaron Finch. The franchise aims to finalize a new head coach before the player retention deadline on November 15.

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Akash Ambani · Indian Premier League · Mahela Jayawardene · Mumbai Indians · Nita Ambani · Rahul Dravid

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माहेला जयवर्धने ने छोड़ा मुंबई इंडियंस के मुख्य कोच का पद - [navabharat.com]
Rahul Dravid Rules Himself Out of Mumbai Indians Head Coach Race for IPL 2027_IPL [www.ipl.com]
Mahela Jayawardene Stepped Down as Mumbai Indians Head Coach [icecric.news]
Mumbai Indians and Mahela Jayawardene End Decade-Long Association [cricfit.com]
Mumbai Indians’ Next Coach: Two Australian Greats in the Race, but a South African Is the Preferred Choice [cricinformer.com]
IPL: Jayawardene steps down as Mumbai Indians head coach [thefederal.com]
Mahela Jayawardene steps down as Mumbai Indians head coach ahead of IPL 2027 [www.thearabianstories.com]
MI shortlist five candidates to replace Mahela Jayawardene as head coach [theshillongtimes.com]
Mumbai Indians’ Head Coach Hunt Hits Early Roadblock As 3 Big Names Reject Job: Report [news.abplive.com]
Who will replace Mahela Jayawardene as MI's head coach? [www.newsbytesapp.com]
Mumbai Indians part ways with Jayawardene [morungexpress.com]
‘I leave with immense pride...’: Mahela Jayawardene steps down as Mumbai Indians head coach [english.mathrubhumi.com]
इंडियन प्रीमियर लीग में सबसे ज्यादा खिताब जीतने वाले कोच [hindi.newsbytesapp.com]
3 candidates who could replace Mahela Jayawardene as MI head coach for IPL 2027 [khelnow.com]
मुंबई इंडियंस के सफलतम कोच रहे हैं महेला जयवर्धने, फ्रेंचाइजी को 3 बार दिलाई ट्रॉफी | ????? ??????? ?? ????? ??? ??? ??? ????? ????????, ?????????? ?? 3 ??? ????? ?????? [www.bhaskarhindi.com]
मुंबई इंडियंस को बड़ा झटका, तीन बार IPL चैंपियन बनाने वाले इस दिग्गज ने अचानक छोड़ा टीम का साथ [www.ibc24.in]
Mahela Jayawardene steps down as Mumbai Indians head coach after decade [newsable.asianetnews.com]
Mumbai Indians Part Ways with Mahela Jayawardene as Head Coach [udaipurkiran.com]
Mahela Jayawardene steps down as Mumbai Indians head coach ahead of IPL 2027 season [circleofcricket.com]
Sports News | Mahela Jayawardene Steps Down as Mumbai Indians Head Coach Ahead of IPL 2027 [www.latestly.com]
IPL 2027: मुंबई इंडियंस में बड़ा बदलाव, 3 बार चैंपियन बनाने वाले दिग्गज ने छोड़ा साथ [www.tv9hindi.com]
Mumbai Indians part ways with Jayawardene [www.socialnews.xyz]
Mahela Jayawardene Steps Down As Mumbai Indians Head Coach [www.cricketage.in]
IPL 2027: Mumbai Indian's Head Coach Mahela Jayawardene quits [www.dnaindia.com]
Mahela Jayawardene Steps Down As Mumbai Indians Head Coach Ahead Of IPL 2027 [www.timesnownews.com]