Overview
- Mumbai Indians confirmed the appointment on September 25 with statements from owner Nita M. Ambani and from Lisa Keightley.
- Keightley succeeds Charlotte Edwards, who departed earlier this year to become England Women’s head coach.
- Her résumé includes leading roles with Australia and England, where she became the first woman appointed as England’s full-time head coach.
- She most recently guided Northern Superchargers to the Women’s Hundred title.
- The move precedes WPL 2026 and the expected mega auction, positioning the reigning champions for roster planning.