Mumbai Indians appoint Luke Williams as head coach ahead of WPL 2027

Mumbai Indians appoint Luke Williams as head coach of the women's team ahead of WPL 2027

• New appointment: Luke Williams, 46, takes over from Lisa Keightley as head coach of the Mumbai Indians Women.
• Background:
  • Former South Australian cricketer.
  • Coached Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the 2024 WPL title.
  • Led Adelaide Strikers to two runners‑up finishes and a maiden WBBL title (2022‑23).
  • Assistant coach of Southern Brave in the Women’s Hundred (2023).
  • Assistant coach of the England Women’s team since 2025.
• Context: MI Women finished 4th in the 2026 WPL, winning only three matches under Harmanpreet Kaur’s captaincy.
• Quotes:
  • Williams: “I’m excited to join Mumbai Indians and work with this talented group. We have a great opportunity to build something together, play an exciting brand of cricket and compete for success.”
  • Owner Nita Ambani: “We are delighted to welcome Luke Williams. He is a proven winner with deep experience in the women’s game. With his guidance and Harman’s leadership, we will continue to grow, achieve greater success, and inspire young girls everywhere.”