Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has been appointed head coach of the Mumbai Indians franchise. Jayawardene will replace former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, whose two-year contract in the role will expire soon. Jayawardenes contract is reportedly for more than one year, but the franchise did not reveal the details.Mahela Jayawardenes appointment has come in the wake of Ricky Ponting - coach for the previous two years - contract coming to a close, the franchise announced in a media release issued on Friday.Jayawardene has played for three franchises in the IPL since the tournaments inception in 2008. He began with Kings XI Punjab (2008-2010), before switching to Kochi Tuskers for one season (2011), followed by two seasons with Delhi Daredevils.After retiring from international cricket in 2015, Jayawardene has featured in T20 leagues around the world, with teams hiring him as a mentor-cum-player. This will be the former Sri Lanka captains first stint as a coach.I am very excited by the appointment and glad that the Mumbai Indians management appreciated my presentation and ideas, Jayawardene said. In what is a new chapter in my career, I will be striving hard to bring them [Mumbai] more on-field success and joy.The franchise did not explain why Pontings contract was not being renewed, and did not reveal whether this decision was taken by the management or Ponting. Having won their second IPL title in 2015, Mumbai failed to make the knockouts, finishing fifth in IPL 2016.Ponting, who retired from all forms of cricket in 2013, was bought by Mumbai for his base price of $400,000 in the IPL 2013 auction. He was appointed captain for that season but stepped down midway through the tournament due to bad form. Mumbai eventually went on to win their first IPL title that season under Pontings replacement, Rohit Sharma.Ponting was appointed in an advisory capacity for the 2014 season and signed a two-year contract as coach the following year.Fake Lakers Jerseys . 8 Iowa State on Saturday, sending the Cyclones to their third consecutive loss. The Longhorns (14-4, 3-2) got their biggest win of the season with their third in the row in the Big 12. Los Angeles Lakers Store .J. -- Josh Cribbs was in the Pro Bowl in February and out of a job six months later. https://www.lakersjerseycheap.com/ . Rousey will put her perfect 8-0 record and hardware on the line against another undefeated fighter, 7-0 Sara McMann in the main event of UFC 170, which will be held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas Nevada on February 22nd. Stitched Lakers Jerseys . LOUIS -- Attorneys for the St. Los Angeles Lakers Shirts . The Montreal Canadiens announced on Friday that the veteran forward will return to the teams line-up on Saturday night when the Habs visit the Nashville Predators.Sydney coach John Longmire has leapt to the defence of Lance Franklins goalless AFL display against Hawthorn.The superstar forward contributed 19 disposals and six marks in last Thursdays five-point loss to the Hawks, but couldnt manage a major against his former side.It was the first time in more than a year - since round eight last season - that Franklin hasnt scored in an AFL match.The triple Coleman medallist is currently second in this seasons running on 53 goals, two behind West Coasts leader Josh Kennedy.If he kicks too many goals theres too much of a reliance on him, if he doesnt kick a goal its not enough, Longmire said.We need to get the balance right.I think he played alright.If youre talking about just goals, he didnt kick a goal, but he contributed to quite a few and was up the ground a bit.Its one thing to look at the goals contributed, but its another to look at the goals he was actually able to assist.The Swans head into Saturdays clash with Carlton in fifth place and on equaal points with three other teams.dddddddddddd.Theyll be without defender Zak Jones, who will be sidelined for at least a month with an ankle injury sustained against the Hawks.A decision will be made on his replacement later in the week.Whether its a couple of players who have been playing that role really well in the reserves, or just a change of roles in our senior team, Longmire said.The coach said Isaac Heeney may even be considered as an option at the back.Regardless of position, 20-year-old Heeney is set to return following his two-goal, 29-disposal effort in the reserves on the weekend after he was rested against Geelong a fortnight ago.Hes very versatile and played really well on the weekend in our reserves, Longmire said.He was really lively through the midfield.He played forward, but we also know hes capable of playing back because hes so good overhead. ' ' '