Former cricketers Zaheer Khan and Mahela Jayawardene have been given new roles with an aim to build a global cricket legacy for Mumbai Indians
With the expansion of MI #OneFamily which now includes the MI Emirates and MI Cape Town along with Mumbai Indians, the management recognised the need for a central team
This would ensure consistency across the ‘One family of teams’, on ethos, values, and learning, that have made MI one of the most loved cricket brands across the globe
As part of building the structure, Mahela Jayawardene and Zaheer Khan with deep knowledge of the MI value system and proven track record, are being elevated to new roles
Zaheer Khan has been appointed as the Global Head of Cricket Development
Mahela Jayawardene has been appointed as the Global Head of Performance
"It is an absolute honour for me to lead MI’s global cricket operations," said Mahela
“I am humbled to take on this new role and thank Mrs Nita Ambani and Akash for their faith in me," said Zaheer Khan