New Delhi: Mahela Jayawardene has stepped lanugo as the throne mentor of Mumbai Indians (MI) superiority of the IPL 2027 season. Jayawardene held the role for the last two seasons during his second stint with the team, having previously coached MI from 2017 to 2022. "Mumbai Indians today spoken that Mahela Jayawardene will step lanugo as throne coach, ending his decade-long undertone with the #OneFamily," Mumbai Indians said in a printing release on Saturday.
Mumbai Indians won three IPL titles during Jayawardene's tenure
During Jayawardene's tenure as throne coach, Mumbai Indians won three IPL titles. The franchise said Jayawardene played a key role in towers the franchise's culture and fostering a team environment based on discipline, collaboration and a team-first tideway during his two stints as throne coach.
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"In his two stints in the role, from 2017 to 2022 and then from 2024 to 2026, he has played a key role in towers the franchise's culture, creating a strong team environment and fostering an tideway based on discipline, collaboration and a team-first mindset," MI wrote in its release.
Jayawardene said that Mumbai Indians have been a special part of his journey for over a decade. He thanked the players, coaching staff, fans, and franchise owners Nita and Akash Ambani for their support and trust. He expressed pride in the team's success and wished the franchise unfurled success in the years to come.
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— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) October 17, 2026'Mumbai Indians has been a very special part of my journey'
He said, “Mumbai Indians has been a very special part of my journey for over a decade. The players, the coaching team, the tremendous support of #OneFamily, and most importantly, the fans have made it an wits I will cherish forever. Together, we have shared some memorable moments, faced challenges, and built something we can all be proud of. I would like to proffer my heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Nita Ambani and Akash Ambani for their unwavering trust, support, and friendship over the years. I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved together, and MI will unchangingly hold a special place in my heart. I wish the team every success in the years to come.”
Nita Ambani said Jayawardene has made a significant contribution to Mumbai Indians through his leadership, integrity and commitment, subtracting that the franchise will unchangingly consider him a part of their family and wishes him success in the future.
He said, "Mahela has made a significant contribution to Mumbai Indians over the years. His wifely leadership, integrity, and deep love for the game have meant a lot to us. On behalf of the unshortened MI family, I would like to thank him. We are grateful for Mahela's immense contribution and unwavering transferral over the years. We will unchangingly cherish the journey we have shared and the memories we have made together. Mahela will unchangingly be a part of our #OneFamily, and we wish him every happiness and success in his future endeavors."
