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Mahela Jayawardene returns as Mumbai Indians’ head coach ahead of IPL 2025

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5-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have brought in former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene as their head coach ahead of the upcoming mega auction.

Jayawardene had a similar role with the franchise from 2017-2022 where he guided the franchise to title victories in the 2017, 2019 and 2020-21 campaigns.

Jayawardene replaced former South African wicketkeeper-batter Mark Boucher who had a 2-year stint as MI’s head coach.

“My journey within the MI family has always been one of evolution. In 2017, the focus was on bringing together a talented group of individuals to play the best cricket ever and we did very well,” Jayawardene said in a release issued by the franchise.

“Now to return, at the same moment in history, where we look ahead at the future and the opportunity to further strengthen the love of MI, build on the vision of the owners, and continue to add to the history of Mumbai Indians, is an exciting challenge I am looking forward to,” Jayawardene added.

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