Akshay Thakur - Thursday, Sep 25, 2025Mumbai Indians new head coach: The Mumbai Indians have already made several major decisions ahead of the start of the next season. They have replaced their head coach.
Major changes are underway for the Mumbai Indians team. The team has appointed a new head coach. Lisa Keightley has been appointed the new head coach of the Mumbai Indians, which plays in the WPL under the captaincy of Harmanpreet Kaur. Lisa will join the Mumbai Indians for the Women's Premier League 2026. Before Lisa, Charlotte Edwards was the head coach of the Mumbai Indians.
Mumbai Indians team owner Nita Ambani said on the announcement of the new head coach, "I am delighted to welcome Lisa Keightley to the Mumbai Indians family. Lisa has inspired many with her passion and dedication to the game. Her arrival marks the beginning of a new chapter for Mumbai Indians and with her we will make the game even better."
Lisa Keightley has played for Australia for many years and has decades of experience. She has been part of two World Cup-winning Australian teams. She was part of the Australian team in the 1997 and 2005 Women's World Cups, both of which won the title. She is the first female cricketer to be appointed full-time coach of the England women's national team.
Australian opening batsman Lisa Keightley has scored over 3,000 runs in her cricket career. She has played nine Tests, 82 ODIs, and one T20 International for Australia. Now, the Mumbai Indians have appointed Lisa as head coach, entrusting her with a significant role.
