IPL 2025 MI Head Coach: After being worked with Mumbai Indians in the previous editions of the Indian premier League, the franchise has decided to re-sign Mahela Jayawardene as the Mumbai Indians head coach for IPL 2025.
The 47 year old has played 149 tests, 448 ODIs and 55 T20Is before making his international retirement in 2015. He became the second cricketer after Sachin Tendulkar to appear in 600 international matches.
Also he has played 80 IPL matches scoring 1802 runs playing for vaious franchise like Kings Xl Punjab nad Delhi Daredevils.
Mahela Jayawardene Coaching Career
The Sri Lankan legend has worked his coaching duties with England Cricket Board as batting consultant in August 2015.
Jayawardene has been in charge of teams in The Hundred (Southern Brave), and the Bangladesh Premier League (Khulna Titans).
He has also worked with the Sri Lanka team in different capacities, including a recent stint as a consultant coach. During his tenure, Sri Lanka won the Asia Cup 2022 in Dubai.
In October 2021, Mahela Jayawardene has been part of the Sri Lanka National team and was part of the support staff during the first round of 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
He has also worked as the consultant of Sri Lanka National U-19 cricket team as a part of the Cricket World Cup in 2022.
Coaching Career In IPL
During his first stint as MI head coach, Jayawardene led the side to three IPL titles (2017, 2019, 2020) marking their status as one of the most successful franchises in the tournament history.
Under his coaching, Mumbai has played 91 matches and won 49 matches, losing 38 matches and four ended up with no results.
After stepping down in 2022, Jayawardene took on a broader role within the franchise as its global head of performance overseeing the coaching duties of all Mumbai Indians-based franchises.
Along with him, Mumbai Indians’ coaching staff includes Lasith Malinga, former Indian pacer Paras Mhambrey creating a well packed support team.
Under Boucher, Mumbai Indians finished in 10th position in the IPL 2024 season. During the 2023 season, Mumbai Indians made it to the playoffs when they lost the second qualifier to Gujarat Titans.
After the announcement of IPL 2025 retained players list, the MI team management is looking to build a strong squad during the IPL 2025 mega auction.
The IPL governing council has confirmed that the mega auction will be held in November 24 and 25 at Jeddah. Despite the event being hosted overseas, IPL fans can still enjoy the IPL 2025 auction live streaming from their home.
As a part of the season, BCCI will release the IPL 2025 schedule, IPL 2025 squad, IPL 2025 live streaming, IPL 2025 ticket booking links, and IPL 2025 team jersey details right before the start of the tournament.
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