Two-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have appointed Luke Williams as their new head coach ahead of the 2027 Women’s Premier League (WPL) season. Williams, who coached Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their maiden WPL title in 2024, takes over from Lisa Keightley, who decided to step down from her role.
“We are delighted to welcome Luke Williams to the Mumbai Indians family. Luke is a proven winner and brings with him rich experience, a deep understanding of the women’s game, and a strong commitment to developing players. Williams previously parted ways with RCB last year ahead of the mega auction held in New Delhi due to scheduling overlaps with the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), where he’s head coach of the Adelaide Strikers.
Lisa, the former Australia women’s cricketer, was made the MI head coach ahead of WPL 2026 as a replacement for Charlotte Edwards, who took up England women’s head coach job.
But Lisa joining Cricket Australia as the national development lead earlier this month, where she will be responsible for the development of the women’s game, left her in doubt over continuing with MI in the WPL.
