Mumbai Indians, Mahela Jayawardene part ways ahead of IPL 2027

Mumbai Indians & Mahela Jayawardene Part Ways Ahead of IPL 2027

• Announcement: 17 Oct 2026 – Mahela Jayawardene steps down as MI head coach.
• Tenure Highlights:
  • Head coach (2017‑2022); oversaw three IPL titles (2017, 2019, 2020).
  • Served as Global Head of Performance (2023‑2024) across SA20, ILT20 & MLC.
  • Returned as head coach for IPL 2025 (reached Qualifier 2) and 2026 (finished second‑bottom).
• Quotes:
  • Nita Ambani: “Mahela’s calm leadership, integrity and love for the game have meant so much to us. We thank him for his immense contribution.”
  • Jayawardene: “My MI stint is a very special part of my journey. I leave with pride and will always cherish MI.”
• Next Steps: MI will begin the search for a new head coach before the mid‑November retention deadline for IPL 2027.