Mumbai Indians have announced that Mahela Jayawardene will step down as head coach ahead of IPL 2027, ending a decade-long association with the franchise. Jayawardene guided MI to three IPL titles in 2017, 2019 and 2020. After returning as head coach in 2024, he oversaw a playoff finish in 2025 before the team finished ninth in 2026. MI will seek a replacement before the retention deadline.