Lisa Keightley appointed as head coach of Mumbai Indians Women’s team

Mumbai Indians (MI) have confirmed the appointment of former Australian cricketer and two-time World Cup winner Lisa Keightley as the Head Coach of its women’s team. She will take over from Charlotte Edwards, who has moved on to become the coach of the England Women’s side.

Keightley was part of Australia’s World Cup-winning squads in 1997 and 2005 and is widely regarded as one of the most respected coaches in women’s cricket. She boasts a stellar playing career and a coaching resume spanning Australia, England, and top global leagues.

With her unparalleled experience and vision, Keightley is expected to strengthen the MI Women setup even further. MI Women are already the most successful team in the history of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), having won two championships in three seasons, the inaugural edition in 2023 and again 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.