Mumbai Indians have named Lisa Keightley, a former Australian cricketer and dual World Cup champion, as the head coach of their women’s team.Keightley’s impressive background includes being part of Australia’s World Cup victories in 1997 and 2005, along with extensive coaching experience across Australia, England, and major global leagues.Mumbai Indians women’s team has established themselves as the most successful franchise in the Women’s Premier League, securing championships in 2023 and 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 MI owner Nita Ambani.“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,” Keightley stated.Keightley achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first woman to serve as full-time head coach of England, having coached both the Australian and English women’s teams.Her coaching career includes successful stints in the Women’s Big Bash League, The Hundred, and the WPL. She recently led the Northern Superchargers to victory in The Hundred women’s competition.During her playing career as an opener, Keightley represented Australia in nine Test matches, 82 One Day Internationals, and one T20 International.
