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Mumbai Indians Women Appoint Lisa Keightley as Head Coach

Fresh off a title in The Hundred, the former Australia batter arrives to steer Mumbai’s WPL 2026 build.

Overview

  • Keightley replaces Charlotte Edwards, who left earlier this year to take charge of the England women’s team.
  • Mumbai Indians Women enter the new cycle as two-time WPL champions, having won the titles in 2023 and 2025.
  • The 54-year-old recently guided Northern Superchargers to their maiden Women’s Hundred crown.
  • Her résumé includes coaching both Australia and England, becoming the first woman to serve as England’s full-time head coach.
  • Keightley and owner Nita M. Ambani highlighted MI’s culture of excellence as preparations begin for the mega auction and the 2026 campaign.