Mahela Jayawardene returns as head coach of Mumbai Indians for IPL 2025
espncricinfo.com — October 13, 2024, 12:00 PM UTC
Mahela Jayawardene has been reappointed as head coach of the Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2025. He replaces Mark Boucher, whose team finished last in IPL 2024. Jayawardene previously coached the team from 2017 to 2022 and later served as the global head of performance for the franchise. The Mumbai Indians' owner, Akash Ambani, expressed excitement about Jayawardene's return, highlighting his leadership and experience.