Lisa Keightley named Mumbai Indians Women head coach

Lisa Keightley, a two-time World Cup winner with Australia and a highly experienced international coach, was named head coach of the Mumbai Indians women's team on Thursday, September 25, 2025, the franchise announced. Keightley will succeed Charlotte Edwards, who stepped down from franchise roles after being appointed head coach of England earlier this year.

The Mumbai Indians emphasized Keightley’s track record as a reason for the appointment, noting the team’s ambitions to build on its record as the most successful side in the Womens Premier League. Mumbai Indians Women have won two WPL titles in three seasons, lifting the inaugural trophy in 2023 and again in 2025, and the franchise said Keightley’s arrival marks an "exciting new chapter" as it aims to scale further heights.

Keightley, an accomplished opening batter in her playing days, represented Australia in nine Tests, 82 One-Day Internationals and one T20 International and was part of World Cup-winning squads in 1997 and 2005. Her coaching résumé spans national and franchise roles across Australia, England and other top global leagues. She has the unique distinction of having coached both the Australian and England...