Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians have appointed former Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene as their head coach, signaling a significant overhaul in preparation for the forthcoming IPL 2025 mega auction.

Jayawardene previously held this position with the franchise from 2017 to 2022, during which he successfully guided the team to title victories in 2017, 2019, and the 2020-21 seasons.