November 18, 2016
Former Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene has been appointed as new coach of Mumbai Indians for up-coming 2017 VIVO Indian Premier Leagure season 10. Ricky Pointing's two year of contract comes in end as Head Coach, Jayawardene got an opportunity to serve for the most popular IPL team Mumbai Indians as Head Coach. This will be the start of new era for Sri Lankan former skipper to accept the new challenge by signing this assignment.
Mahela Jayawardene has been remarkably successful as a player in the international arena and he has vast technical knowhow, perseverance and organisation skills to help strengthen the two-time IPL champions.
“I am very excited by the appointment and glad that the Mumbai Indians management appreciated my presentation and ideas,” said Jayawardene.
“Mumbai Indians have the most passionate fan base in the IPL and I have always been wowed by the amazing support the team gets at Wankhede Stadium. In what will be a new chapter in my career, I will be striving hard to bring them more on-field success and joy.”
Mumbai Indians team owner Mrs Nita Ambani said, “Jayawardene is an astute figure in the modern era of cricket. He is a perfect role-model for the young Mumbai Indians squad. I am sure our global fans, who have always believed in the team and expect the best will welcome Mahela to our Mumbai Indians family.”
Jayawardene will soon travel to Mumbai to conduct a detail meeting with the management and to take charge as Head Coach of Mumbai Indians for VIVO IPL edition 2017
