Mumbai Indians on Thursday announced the appointment of former Australia cricketer and two-time World Cup winner Lisa Keightley as the head coach of its women’s team.
Keightley, who was part of Australia’s World Cup–winning squads in 1997 and 2005, is among the most respected coaches in the women’s game.
“It’s an honour to join the Mumbai Indians, a team that has set the benchmark in the WPL,” Keightley said in a statement. “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.”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.”
A stylish opening batter in her playing days, Keightley represented Australia in 9 Tests, 82 ODIs, and 1 T20I, scoring over 3,000 runs across formats.
Keightley holds the distinction of having coached both the Australian and England women’s national teams and was the first woman to serve as full-time head coach of England. At the franchise level, she has worked across the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), The Hundred, and the WPL, most recently guiding the Northern Superchargers to the women’s title in The Hundred last month.
Mumbai Indians Women has lifted the WPL title twice in three seasons, winning the inaugural edition in 2023 and reclaiming it in 2025.
Published on Sep 25, 2025
