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CSK Legend Among 5 Candidates To Replace Mahela Jayawardene As MI Head Coach
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News18•17-10-2026, 16:06
CSK Legend Among 5 Candidates To Replace Mahela Jayawardene As MI Head Coach
- •Mumbai Indians will interview five former cricketers to replace Mahela Jayawardene as head coach for the 2027 season.
- •The shortlisted candidates include Michael Hussey, Aaron Finch, Adrian Birrell, Mark Boucher, and Eoin Morgan.
- •Michael Hussey spent the last nine years as the batting coach for MI's major rivals, the Chennai Super Kings.
- •Mark Boucher is also among the candidates despite previously being sacked by the franchise following the 2024 season.
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Mumbai Indians will reportedly interview five candidates for the head coach position ahead of the 2027 IPL season, including Michael Hussey, Aaron Finch, Adrian Birrell, Mark Boucher, and Eoin Morgan.
Mahela Jayawardene and Mumbai Indians parted ways by mutual agreement following the team's ninth-placed finish in the 2026 IPL season.
Michael Hussey served as the batting coach for MI's biggest rivals, Chennai Super Kings, for nine years before recently being relieved of his duties.
