The Mumbai Indians (MI) have announced the appointment of Lisa Keightley, a former Australian cricketer and two-time World Cup winner, as Head Coach of their women’s side. She will succeed Charlotte Edwards, who has moved on to coach England’s women’s team.
Keightley was a member of Australia’s World Cup-winning squads in 1997 and 2005, and she is largely considered as one of the best coaches in women’s cricket. She had a successful playing career and coaching experience in Australia, England, and the world’s top leagues.
Lisa Keightley exceptional experience and vision are expected to further strengthen the MI Women setup.
MI Women are already the most successful side in the history of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), having won two titles in three seasons, the first in 2023 and the second in 2025.
“We are thrilled to welcome Lisa Keightley to the Mumbai Indians family. A trailblazer in women’s cricket, Lisa has inspired generations with her passion, expertise and pioneering spirit. Her arrival marks an exciting new chapter for Mumbai Indians as we look to scale even greater heights and build on our legacy of excellence,” said Nita M. Ambani as quoted by Mumbai Indians.
“It’s an honour to join the Mumbai Indians, a team that has set the benchmark in the WPL. The culture of excellence and care is something I deeply admire. I look forward to working with this talented group to build on our success and continue inspiring on and off the field,” said Keightley.
She holds the unique distinction of having coached both the Australian and English women’s teams and was the first woman to serve as full-time head coach of England. Keightley also has extensive franchise coaching experience across the WBBL, The Hundred, and the WPL.
Last month, she guided the Northern Superchargers to the women’s title in The Hundred. As a player, Keightley was an accomplished opening batter, representing Australia in nine Tests, 82 ODIs, and one T20I.
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