Mahela Jayawardene likely to continue as Mumbai Indians coach; status quo on trade chatter
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What happened
Mahela Jayawardene is likely to continue as Mumbai Indians head coach for IPL 2027, with the franchise preferring continuity despite a disappointing 2026 season. While Hardik Pandya's future remains a major talking point, MI are keen to retain him as a player, with Tilak Varma emerging as the frontrunner to take over the captaincy armband.
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