The Mumbai Indians franchise have named former Australia international and two-time World Cup winner Lisa Keightley as head coach of MI-W ahead of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026. Keightley takes over the mantle from Charlotte Edwards, who has moved on to become England women's national cricket team coach. As a coach, Keightley has had successful stints with Australia Women, England Women, WBBL, and The Hundred Women. As a player, the Australian opener featured in nine WTests, 82 WODIs, and 1 WT20I, winning the 1997 and 2005 Women's ODI WC. The Mumbai Indians Women are the defending champions, having won the Women's Premier League 2025 Final against Delhi Capitals Women. Abhishek Nayar Appointed Head Coach of WPL Franchise UP Warriorz Ahead of 2026 Season.

Mumbai Indians Name New WPL Head Coach

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