Mumbai Indians and Mahela Jayawardene part ways
Mumbai Indians and head coach Mahela Jayawardene have ended their association by mutual agreement.
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By Aditi Sharma , Editor, India & Education
Published 17 Oct 2026, 8:51 AM IST
The franchise said it wanted a fresh perspective after Jayawardene’s stint as coach. No successor has been confirmed, and possible candidates remain unverified.
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Aditi Sharma — Aditi Sharma leads e Akhabaar's India and Education desks. She edits national news from across the states and follows schools, universities, entrance examinations and education policy, with a focus on what official…
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