Kris Srikkanth has proposed a former KKR coach's name to MI. Photo: BCCI
\n\nMumbai Indians (MI) are looking for a new head coach following Mahela Jayawardene's decision to step down. Jayawardene, who joined MI before IPL 2017, had a long stint with them. Under him, MI won three IPL titles – in 2017, 2019 and 2020. Jayawardene returned as MI's head coach in 2025 but failed to replicate his success. MI are expected to annouce their new head coach soon. Before the announcement, Kris Srikkanth has said that the five-time IPL Champions should sign Chandrakant Pandit.
\n\nSpeaking on his YouTube channel, the 1983 World Cup-winning member said: "If I were MI, I would bring in Chandrakant Pandit as the coach. He's a local boy and has played a lot for Mumbai. So he'll be a great value addition for MI, and such a team needs a coach like Chandrakant Pandit. He's a good thinker of the game, and he'll not throw his weight around. He will do his job quietly and go."
\n\nPandit worked as Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) as head coach from IPL 2023 to 2025. KKR ended their title drought and lifted the IPL 2024 trophy. Gautam Gambhir…
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