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Mahela Jayawardene steps down as Mumbai Indians head coach ahead of IPL 2027

The Sri Lankan legend's decade-long association with the franchise ends on October 17, 2026, as Mumbai Indians begin their search for a new head coach.

By CricTracker Staff · Cric Tracker

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 8:46 AM

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Mahela Jayawardene has mutually stepped down as Mumbai Indians head coach ahead of the IPL 2027 season.
Jayawardene's departure ends a decade-long association with the five-time IPL champion franchise.
During his first coaching stint from 2017 to 2022, Jayawardene led Mumbai Indians to three IPL titles.

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Mumbai Indians have confirmed that Mahela Jayawardene has stepped down as head coach of the men's franchise ahead of IPL 2027. Both parties described the departure as a mutual decision, concluding Jayawardene's decade-long association with the team on October 17, 2026. The franchise has now begun its search for a replacement ahead of a mid-November retention deadline.

Jayawardene first coached Mumbai Indians from 2017 to 2022, leading the team to three IPL titles before transitioning to a broader role within the MI global ecosystem. He returned as head coach for IPL 2025, reaching Qualifier 2, but the team struggled in IPL 2026, finishing ninth.

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