Mahela Jayawardene News - Latest Updates & Headlines
'We knew CSK going to bowl a lot of spin so we sent SKY at No. 3', reveals Jayawardene
Mumbai, April 21: After Mumbai Indians (MI) roared back to form with a commanding nine-wicket win over arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday, MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene explained that the decision to promote Suryakumar Yadav to the No. 3 spot in the batting order was influenced by CSK's spin-heavy bowling attack.
We know he's going to change game & momentum: Mahela Jayawardene hails Rohit Sharma
Mumbai, April 21: Following his match-winning knock against the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday, Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawardene lauded opener Rohit Sharma's mindset following a lean patch in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
IPL 2025: I'm always looking to take wickets and be aggressive, says MI's Will Jacks
New Delhi, April 18: Mumbai Indians' (MI) all-rounder Will Jacks, whose contributions of 2-14 in three overs and 36 off 26 balls with the bat helped the side beat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by four wickets, said his bowling approach was to always look for wickets and aim to be aggressive.
IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians' Naman Dhir enjoying his role of death-over batting
Mumbai, April 16: There is a thin line separating fearlessness and recklessness. Death-over batters like Naman Dhir of Mumbai Indians have to waltz around this imaginary line every time they go out in the final overs to bat, always mindful that their fearlessness does not turn into recklessness and harm their team's chances.
Should maintain line between fearlessness and recklessness: Naman Dhir
New Delhi April 16: Mumbai Indians batter Naman Dhir has said he feels the need to maintain a line between fearlessness and recklessness.
Bumrah returns with a controlled spell, Jayawardene pleased with his fitness, execution
Mumbai, April 8: Jasprit Bumrah made a much-anticipated return to competitive cricket, bowling at full intensity and showing no signs of discomfort during the Mumbai Indians' (MI) 12-run loss to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Head coach Mahela Jayawardene was satisfied with the pacer's performance, noting that Bumrah executed his plans well in his first match since the New Year's Test in Australia, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Powerplay struggles haunt Mumbai Indians as Jayawardene calls for ruthlessness
Mumbai, April 8: Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawardene admitted that the team's performance in the powerplay, both with bat and ball has been a significant concern this season. Following their 12-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Monday, MI have now suffered four defeats in five matches in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Jayawardene urged his side to be more "ruthless" and avoid "losing discipline" before it's too late to salvage the campaign, as per ESPNcricinfo.
He's batting well in nets: Jayawardene on Rohit Sharma's availability against RCB clash
Mumbai, April 7: Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 fixture against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawardene provided an update on Rohit Sharma's availability in Indian Premier League against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Bumrah back to rattling batters ahead of MI-RCB IPL 2025 clash
Mumbai, April 6: India and Mumbai Indians (MI) pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is back, to bowling and bamboozling the batters ahead of his team's Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Monday.
He'll walk in tomorrow, win the match for us...: MI coach Jayawardene backs under-fire Tilak ahead of RCB clash
Mumbai, April 6: Ahead of his side's clash against Royal Challengers' Bengaluru (RCB) at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawardene backed under-fire batter Tilak Varma, saying that he will win them the high-profile clash against Red and Gold side.
IPL 2025: Modern-day cricket is more tactical, says Jayawardene on Tilak Varma's 'injured-out' decision
Mumbai, April 6: As the debate on his decision to get Tilak Varma injured-out in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has once again defended his decision.
MI coach Jayawardene confirms Bumrah's availability for IPL 2025 clash against RCB
Mumbai, April 6: Ahead of the match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawardene confirmed that pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will feature in the high-profile clash at Wankhede Stadium on Monday after a lengthy injury-layoff.
IPL 2025: Bumrah available for selection for MI-RCB game at Wankhede Stadium, says Jayawardene
Mumbai, April 6: Fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is available for selection for Mumbai Indians' match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, happening at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday, confirmed head coach Mahela Jayawardene.
IPL 2025: Line of respect between team owners and players has to be there, says former WC winner
Chennai, April 5: The retiring out of Tilak Varma in the IPL 2025 game between Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians on Friday kickstarted a debate over whether the side should have gone ahead with the move or not.
'Result shows the move wasn't right', says Surinder Khanna on MI's decision to retire out Tilak Varma
New Delhi, April 5: Former India cricketer Surinder Khanna has called Mumbai Indians’ decision to retire out Tilak Varma both “shocking and surprising”, questioning the impact such a move could have on a young player’s confidence.
MI head coach Jayawardene calls decision to retire out Tilak tactical, hails Pandya for record-shattering spell
Lucknow, April 5: Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene called the decision to retire out the struggling Tilak Varma against the Lucknow Super Giants, a "tactical" one. He outlined the reason behind his decision and said a "fresh" face was needed when the asking rate showed signs of escalating into the realm of unattainability.
IPL 2025: Jayawardene defends bold call to retire out Tilak in Mumbai's defeat vs Lucknow
Lucknow, April 5: In a bold tactical decision, Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene opted to retire out Tilak Varma during the closing moments of their steep 204-run chase against the Lucknow Super Giants on Friday night. With 24 runs needed off the final seven deliveries, Jayawardene pulled a football-style substitution, replacing Tilak—who had scored 25 off 23 balls—with Mitchell Santner in a desperate attempt to inject fresh momentum into the chase.
Jasprit Bumrah doubtful for MI's next IPL 2025 fixture
Mumbai, April 4: Mumbai Indians' (MI) pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is set to miss Friday's Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and remains doubtful for the high-voltage encounter against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 7 at the Wankhede Stadium.
We felt that there is talent: MI head coach on giving spinner Vignesh exposure during SA20 season three
New Delhi March 28: Ahead of the Mumbai Indians (MI) clash against Gujarat Titans (GT), MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene spoke on sending Vignesh Puthur, team's newest find, to South Africa as a net bowler of MI Cape town during the SA20 season three earlier this year.
No timelines given by NCA, will wait: MI coach Mahela on Bumrah's clearance
Ahmedabad, March 28: Ahead of Mumbai Indians (MI) clash against Gujarat Titans (GT), MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene spoke on star pacer Jasprit Bumrah, saying that the team is still waiting for him to be cleared by the National Cricket Academy (NCA), which has given no timeline for it.
IPL 2025: Everything ok but no timeline on Bumrah return, says Jayawardene
Ahmedabad, March 28: Ahead of the clash against Gujarat Titans on Saturday, Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene issued an update on premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah and said that he is recovering well but there is no exact date of his return to action in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.
it is a challenge: Mahela Jayawardene on Jasprit Bumrah missing initial stages of Indian Premier League
New Delhi, March 19: Jasprit Bumrah is set to miss the initial stages of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene on Wednesday said "it is a challenge" and "hopefully he can join the team soon" on Bumrah's injury, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Jayawardene hails Bumrah, calls him coach's dream to work with
New Delhi, February 4: Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawardene opened up on the team's pace spearhead and Indian star bowler Jasprit Bumrah, calling him a "coach's dream to work with" because of his "low maintenance" nature as a player.