By RevSportz Webdesk
Mumbai Indians have appointed former Australia cricketer and two-time World Cup winner Lisa Keightley as the Head Coach of their women’s team.
Keightley, a member of Australia’s World Cup–winning squads in 1997 and 2005, is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished coaches in the women’s game. She has coached both Australia and England at the international level and holds the distinction of being the first woman to serve as full-time head coach of England. At the franchise level, she has been part of setups in the WBBL, The Hundred, and the WPL, most recently guiding Northern Superchargers to the women’s title in The Hundred last month.
Welcoming Keightley to the franchise, Mrs. Nita M. Ambani said, “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.”
Mumbai Indians Women have already carved out an enviable record in the WPL, lifting two titles in the league’s first three seasons — the inaugural edition in 2023 and again in 2025.
Reacting to her appointment, Keightley said, “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.”
A stylish opening batter in her playing days, Keightley represented Australia in 9 Tests, 82 ODIs, and 1 T20I, scoring more than 3,000 international runs.
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