Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Date of Birth | 27/05/1977 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Birthplace | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
Latest News about Mahela Jayawardene
12/06/2026
Mumbai Indians' campaign ended after a defeat to Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2, with Punjab advancing to the final after Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten 87. The result closed MI's bid for a sixth IPL title under Mahela Jayawardene's coaching.
20/05/2026
Mahela Jayawardene addressed the controversy around a concussion substitute being used after a shoulder injury in an IPL 2026 match. He said Mitchell Santner felt unstable and needed a scan, and the match referee allowed Shardul Thakur to come in as the replacement.
10/05/2026
Mumbai Indians lost by 27 runs to Rajasthan Royals in a rain-curtailed IPL 2026 match in Guwahati. Jayawardene later reflected on the team's performance after the defeat.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Denagamage Praboth Mahela de Silva Jayawardene |
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| Nickname | Maiya |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Gemini |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 71 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| School | Nalanda College Colombo |
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| College/ University | Nalanda College Colombo |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Hobbies | Playing golf |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Christina Mallika Sirisena |
| Wife/Spouse | Christina Mallika Sirisena, a travel consultant (m.2005) |
| Children | Sanasa Araya Jayawardene |
Family
| Father | Senerath Jayawardene |
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| Mother | Sunila Jayawardene |
| Siblings | Late Dhishal Jayawardene (Died of brain tumour) |
Career
| International Debut |
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| International Retirement |
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| Coach/ Mentor | Mumbai Indians (Head Coach since 2017); Head of Global Performance (since 2022); Chairman of Sri Lanka National Sports Council | ||||||
| Jersey Number | 27 (Sri Lanka) | ||||||
| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm Medium | ||||||
| Records/ Achievements |
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| Career Turning Point | His consistent performance with the bat in domestic cricket got him the chance to play for the national team. | ||||||
| International Career Span | 1997-2015 (18 years, 652 matches) |
Favourites
| Favourite Food | Coconut Date Balls, Rinderbraten |
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| Favourite Sports outside Cricket | Lawn Tennis, Golf |
| Favourite Sportsperson | Roger Federer |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/mahela27/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Mahela Jayawardena's smoking habit is unknown. | |
| 2. His alcohol consumption is also unknown. | |
| 3. Jayawardene is renowned for his exceptional fielding skills within the 30-yard circle. | |
| 4. A Cricinfo report in 2005 highlighted that since the 1999 World Cup, Jayawardene has affected the most run-outs in ODIs. | |
| 5. Statistics indicate that the combination 'c Jayawardene b Muralitharan' is the most frequent bowler-fielder combination in Test cricket history. | |
| 6. In 2006, the International Cricket Council honored Jayawardene as the best International captain of the year. | |
| 7. He was recognized as the best test cricket player in 2007. | |
| 8. Derbyshire signed Jayawardene as an overseas player for the first half of the 2008 English cricket season, but his IPL commitments kept him from participating in the county season. | |
| 9. Jayawardene is admired for his philanthropic work, especially his contributions to the HOPE cancer project in memory of his brother. | |
| 10. In May 2016, Jayawardene served as a TV Commentator for the first test match between Sri Lanka. | |
| 11. The England Cricket Board appointed Jayawardene as a batting consultant for the England team in 2015. | |
| 12. In 2017, Mumbai Indians named Jayawardene as the team’s coach, taking over from veteran Ricky Ponting. | |
| 13. Inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2021. | |
| 14. ICC Spirit of Cricket Award in 2013. | |
| 15. Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 2007. | |
| 16. Mumbai Indians won the Indian Premier League under his coaching in 2017, 2019, and 2020, making them only the second team to defend the trophy. |