Mumbai Indians Appoint Lisa Keightley as Head Coach for WPL 2026. The Mumbai Indians have confirmed the hiring of former Australian cricketer and two-time World Cup victor Lisa Keightley as the head coach of their women’s team for the upcoming season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) in 2026. She succeeds Charlotte Edwards, who recently took over as the England women’s national team head coach.
A Wealth of Experience
Keightley brings considerable experience to the new role. As a player, Lisa represented Australia in nine Tests and 82 One-Day Internationals, as well as in both of Australia’s World Cup wins in 1997 and 2005. She has been employed in key roles with both the Australian and England women’s national teams. She became the first full-time head coach of England. In the franchise coaching space, Keightly has worked in both the Women’s Big Bash League and The Hundred. Most recently, she coached the Northern Superchargers to the women’s title in the WPL.
The Mumbai Indians are the most successful team in WPL history under the leadership of captain Harmanpreet Kaur. MI has already won a total of two titles out of three seasons. The franchise will look to continue this excellence with Keightley now leading the team.
Keightley expressed her excitement for being part of the Mumbai Indians in a statement: “I’m honored to join the Mumbai Indians, a team that has set the standard in the WPL. The culture of excellence and care is something I greatly respect. I can’t wait to work with this exceptionally talented group to enhance what we achieved this year, while continuing to inspire on and off the field.”
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Mumbai Indians owner Nita Ambani welcomed Keightley to the team. She recognized her as a “trailblazer in women’s cricket,” promising that her passion and knowledge will take the team to even greater heights. With Keightley at the helm, the Mumbai Indians are set to maintain their dominance in the WPL.
