Mahela Jayawardene Rejoins Mumbai Indians as Coach

Mahela Jayawardene has been reappointed as the head coach of the Mumbai Indians ahead of the IPL 2025 season, replacing Mark Boucher who led the team for the past two seasons. Jayawardene, who previously coached the team from 2017 to 2022, guided Mumbai Indians to three IPL titles during his tenure. The franchise is looking to revitalize its strategy following a disappointing 2024 season where they finished last. The new retention rules will see teams losing significant portions of their budget for retaining key players, which will be Jayawardene's immediate challenge. Jayawardene's return is seen as an opportunity to build on the vision of the owners and strengthen the team ahead of the mega auction. The decision to reappoint him comes as Mumbai Indians aim to leverage his leadership and experience, which have previously brought success to the team.