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Mahela Jayawardene back as the Mumbai Indians head coach for IPL 2025, replacing Mark Boucher after the team’s poor performance in IPL 2024
Jayawardene Back as Mumbai Indians Head Coach
Mumbai Indians have reappointed Mahela Jayawardene as their head coach for IPL 2025, marking his return to the role he held from 2017 to 2022. Jayawardene replaces Mark Boucher, under whom the franchise finished last in IPL 2024. Jayawardene is excited about the new challenge, stating, “Now to return at this moment in history, where we look ahead at the future, is an exciting challenge.”
Jayawardene’s Past Success with Mumbai Indians
During his first stint as head coach, Jayawardene led Mumbai to three IPL titles, cementing his reputation as one of the most successful T20 coaches. In 2022, he took on a broader role as the franchise’s global head of performance, overseeing scouting and coaching for the four teams owned by the Mumbai Indians franchise.
