Rahu Dravid will not join Mumbai Indians. Photo: AP
\n\nAn era ended in IPL as Mahela Jayawardene stepped down as the head coach of Mumbai Indians (MI) after a decade. Jayawardene joined MI as their head coach before IPL 2017. MI won three IPL titles under him. Jayawardene was elevated to the post of Global Head of Performance of the MI family. He returned as MI's head coach before IPL 2025 and had another two-year stint with the franchise. MI haven't won the IPL title since 2020. MI have always had high-profile head coaches and they are likely to appoint a veteran name as Jayawardene's replacement.
\n\nRahul Dravid, who isn't part of any IPL franchise, though, won't join MI. Cricbuzz has reported that Dravid is not in line to replace Jayawardene at MI. The Indian legend returned to Rajasthan Royals (RR) after a decade before IPL 2025, but left the franchise after just one season. Many are expecting Dravid to join MI but he, reportedly, is focused on his sons' careers. Both are professional cricketers and have played junior cricket for Karnataka.
\n\nThe report adds that Adam Gilchrist and Eoin Morgan too won't replace Jayawardene. Both the former IPL captains…
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