Mahela Jayawardene has neither applied nor asked to be India head coach: Sources

Mahela Jayawardene

The chatter around who would be India's next head coach has been a constant source of discussion ever since the BCCI said on May 13 that it was inviting applications for Rahul Dravid's successor at the top job, with a deadline set for May 27.

Of late, certain reports have suggested that names of Gautam Gambhir, and Mahela Jayawardene were doing the rounds of being India's head coach, who would be appointed from July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2027.

But reliable sources have told IANS that Jayawardene, the former Sri Lanka captain, "hasn't applied nor has been approached for the top job and is currently happy at the MI set-up."

Jayawardene, who coached Mumbai Indians to three IPL titles, is currently serving as the franchise's global head of performance, where he's in charge for the coaching and scouting of MI franchises in various global T20 leagues. He's also worked as a consultant for Sri Lanka men's team in their recent World Cup campaigns.

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