A major change in the coaching staff has been made by five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2025. Former Sri Lankan batsman Mahela Jayawardene has been appointed as the head coach of the team in place of Mark Boucher. Boucher remained with Mumbai until 2023 and 2024. The head coach position of the Mumbai team was previously held by Jayawardene from 2017 to 2022. During his tenure, Mumbai was led to their third title in 2017, and at that time, the most successful team in the history of this league was established by the team.

An important role in winning the title for Mumbai in 2019 and 2020 was played by Jayawardene, and thus five titles were successfully won by Mumbai. The Global Head of Cricket position was assumed by Jayawardene in 2022. A very bad season was experienced by Mumbai last year, and the bottom of the points table was finished at by the team. Only four matches were won by Mumbai in the 2024 season under the leadership of Hardik Pandya.

It was said by Jayawardene that his journey in the Mumbai Indians family has always been about development. In 2017, a focus on building a group of talented players to play the best cricket was emphasized, and very well it was done. Now an exciting challenge that is eagerly looked forward to is presented by the opportunity to continue contributing to the history of Mumbai