Jayawardene steps down as MI head coach. Mahela Jayawardene has stepped down as Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach, ending his decade-long association with the franchise. The former Sri Lanka captain held the role from 2017 to 2022 and again from 2024 to 2026, winning three IPL titles. He was Global Head of Performance in between. MI won three IPL titles In Jayawardene's first stint as head coach.