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Mumbai Indians Part Ways with Coach Mahela Jayavardhana After a Decade
Mumbai Indians have relieved Mahela Jayavardhana of his head coach duties, ending his ten‑year tenure with the franchise.
Mumbai Indians announced the termination of Mahela Jayavardhana’s contract as head coach, effective immediately.
Jayavardhana joined the franchise in 2014 and guided the team to multiple titles, including the 2020 and 2021 IPL championships.
The decision comes after a series of mixed results in the 2023 season, with the team finishing in the lower half of the standings.
The club said it will look for a new coach ahead of the upcoming season and thanked Jayavardhana for his contributions.
Jayavardhana joined the franchise in 2014 and guided the team to multiple titles, including the 2020 and 2021 IPL championships.
The decision comes after a series of mixed results in the 2023 season, with the team finishing in the lower half of the standings.
The club said it will look for a new coach ahead of the upcoming season and thanked Jayavardhana for his contributions.