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Mahela Jayawardene is expected to continue as the Mumbai Indians head coach for the 2027 Indian Premier League season.
The franchise is said to prefer continuity rather than sweeping coaching changes.
A formal announcement is anticipated next month.
Reports also say Hardik Pandya may remain with the team despite trade interest from multiple franchises.
Why it mattersIt signals continuity in Mumbai Indians’ coaching setup and could shape player-retention and trade decisions ahead of IPL 2027.
More context
Discussions are underway on a potential change in team captaincy and on senior players such as Suryakumar Yadav.