| Mahela Jayawardena's smoking habit is unknown. |
| His alcohol consumption is also unknown. |
| Jayawardene is renowned for his exceptional fielding skills within the 30-yard circle. |
| A Cricinfo report in 2005 highlighted that since the 1999 World Cup, Jayawardene has affected the most run-outs in ODIs. |
| Statistics indicate that the combination 'c Jayawardene b Muralitharan' is the most frequent bowler-fielder combination in Test cricket history. |
| In 2006, the International Cricket Council honored Jayawardene as the best International captain of the year. |
| He was recognized as the best test cricket player in 2007. |
| 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. |
| Jayawardene is admired for his philanthropic work, especially his contributions to the HOPE cancer project in memory of his brother. |
| In May 2016, Jayawardene served as a TV Commentator for the first test match between Sri Lanka. |
| The England Cricket Board appointed Jayawardene as a batting consultant for the England team in 2015. |
| In 2017, Mumbai Indians named Jayawardene as the team’s coach, taking over from veteran Ricky Ponting. |
