Mumbai Indians, Jayawardene agree to part ways; new head coach likely
Mumbai Indians and head coach Mahela Jayawardene have mutually decided to part ways before the upcoming IPL season. The team management aims to bring in a new head coach for fresh perspectives. Candidates for the position are being interviewed with a decision expected soon. After a disappointing season, the franchise aims to improve performance going into the new cycle.
The Mumbai Indians have yet to appoint a new head coach for the 2027 Indian Premier League after Mahela Jayawardene parted ways with the franchise by mutual consent. The coaching and support staff for the 2026 season includes Kieron Pollard as batting coach, Arunkumar as his assistant, Lasith Malinga and Paras Mhambrey sharing the bowling coach position, Carl Hopkinson for fielding, Rahul Sanghvi as director of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar as mentor, Ben Langley in charge of sports science and medical, and Prashant Jangam as team manager.
Roles for the upcoming season are yet to be confirmed, with the head coach position marked as to be announced.
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