New DelhicTypeface:> Mumbai Indians (MI) have announced the appointment of Mahela Jayawardene as the head coach for the next season, a position he previously held from 2017 to 2022. He has replaced South African Mark Boucher.
Jayawardene said, “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. 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.”
In 2022, Mahela became the Global Head of Cricket, overseeing the expansion of the expansion of MI’s global teams across different leagues, working with the coaching staff and delivering a trophy each - with MI (WPL), MI NY (MLC) and MIE (ILT20).
MI are five-time champions in the IPL but they finished at the bottom the last season, with only 4 wins and 10 losses. MI have won 10 titles across various leagues across the world. (ani)
