Jayawardene resigns as Mumbai Indians head coach amid IPL preparations
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 6:44 AM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
Mahela Jayawardene has stepped down as head coach of Mumbai Indians, effective immediately. He stated that Mumbai Indians has been a significant part of his journey for over a decade. His departure marks a transition for the team as they prepare for the upcoming IPL season. The franchise will now look for a replacement to lead them in the next season of the league.
- •Jayawardene resigns as Mumbai Indians head coach on October 17, 2026.
- •He highlights his decade-long journey with the franchise.
- •Mumbai Indians will seek a new head coach for the next IPL season.
- •Jayawardene's leadership has been instrumental for the team.
- 6:44 AMESPNcricinfo — Jayawardene steps down as Mumbai Indians head coach
""Mumbai Indians has been a very special part of my journey for over a decade now," Jayawardene said
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