Mahela returns to Mumbai Indians as head coach

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Mahela steps down as Mumbai Indians head coach to take on new role Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have appointed former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene as their head coach ahead of the IPL 2025.

Mahela Jayawardene played a similar role in the franchise's history from 2017 to 2022. He was part of their 2017, 2019 and 2020-21 title-winning squads.

Mahela Jayawardene replaced former South Africa cricketer Mark Boucher who was head coach for two years.

Mumbai Indians qualified for the knockouts in the 2023 edition but endured a poor run this year, finishing last with only four wins in 14 matches.

"My journey within the MI family has always been one of evolution. In 2017, the focus was on bringing together a talented group of individuals to play the best cricket ever and we did very well," Jayawardene said in a release issued by the franchise.

"Now to return, at the same moment in history, where we look ahead at the future and the opportunity to further strengthen the love of MI, build on the vision of the owners, and continue to add to the history of Mumbai Indians, is an exciting challenge I am looking forward to," Mahela Jayawardene added.

In the 2024 edition of the IPL, the snub of Rohit Sharma from the captaincy role and handing it over to Hardik Pandya evoked a major controversy among the fans. Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya faced trolls on social media and boos in every stadium the team has played their matches.

Ahead of the IPL 2025, there have been speculations about Rohit Sharma leaving Mumbai Indians. Hardik Pandya returned to MI after captaining Gujarat Titan (GT) in the previous years. After his return to MI, Shubman Gill has been handed over the leadership duties of GT.

Comments - 4

Tissa Fernando Sunday, 13 October 2024 08:50 PM

Most of our people are successful when they work in other countries.

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Jude Monday, 14 October 2024 07:11 AM

Mumbai team had major issues as the Rift between Rohit Sharma and new Skipper Hardik Pandya. Mumbai ended up dead last with only 4 wins in the last IPL. I believe worst is Over as Rohit not coming back to Mumbai team for the next season. The team hiarachy idea was good but the execution was poor. They wanted to replace captain the aging Rohit with younger Pandya but The way they handle the issue was totally disarray and the storied franchise reputation was in tatters.

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Jude Monday, 14 October 2024 07:28 AM

Mahela One of the 2 coaches who have won the IPL trophy More than once. Stephen Fleming won 4 titles and Mahela won 3 times within 4 years!!!

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P Kunchithapathan Monday, 14 October 2024 07:43 AM

Sri Lanka Cricket no longer needs your service. As you did a rip off by drawing huge sum as perks and our team lost miserably. Best option for you Mahela is to get their citizenship and settle down in Mumbai.

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