Mahela Jayawardene Departs Mumbai Indians Head Coach Role Ahead of IPL 2027

Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians confirm head coach Mahela Jayawardene has stepped down, ending his long-standing tenure with the franchise.

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October 17, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Mumbai, India — The Mumbai Indians announced on Saturday, October 17, that Mahela Jayawardene has officially stepped down from his position as head coach of the Indian Premier League franchise.

The decision to part ways was reached on mutual terms as the team prepares for the upcoming mini-auction. This move marks the conclusion of a nearly decade-long association between the former Sri Lanka captain and the five-time IPL champions.

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Jayawardene previously served as head coach from 2017 to 2022, during which time he led the squad to championship titles in 2017, 2019, and 2020. Following a stint as the franchise’s global head of performance from 2022 to 2024, he returned to the head coaching role ahead of the 2025 season, replacing Mark Boucher.

The franchise confirmed the departure ahead of the 2027 season, ending his most recent two-year tenure in the position. Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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