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Luke Williams Takes Over Mumbai Indians Ahead Of WPL 2027
Mumbai Indians have chosen Luke Williams as their new women’s cricket coach.
He will lead the team in the 2027 Women’s Premier League.
Williams previously helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru win the league in 2024.
He replaces Lisa Keightley, who decided to leave the coaching job.
Keightley recently took a development role with Cricket Australia.
Williams also coaches the Adelaide Strikers in the Women’s Big Bash League.
His first major task will be helping decide which players Mumbai Indians keep.
The team will then prepare for the auction and the 2027 season.
Mumbai Indians appointed Luke Williams as head coach for the 2027 Women’s Premier League season.
Williams previously coached Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the 2024 WPL title.
He replaces Lisa Keightley, who stepped down after joining Cricket Australia as national development lead.
Williams must first help determine Mumbai Indians’ player-retention and auction strategy.
The WPL 2027 auction is scheduled for October 28, with the tournament set for January 14 to February 7, 2027.
- Who
- Mumbai Indians appointed Luke Williams as head coach, replacing Lisa Keightley.
- What
- Williams will coach Mumbai Indians in the 2027 Women’s Premier League.
- Where
- The player auction is scheduled for Kochi, while the tournament’s host cities have not been announced.
- When
- The appointment was announced on Thursday; the WPL 2027 season is scheduled for January 14 to February 7, 2027.
- Why
- Keightley stepped down after joining Cricket Australia as national development lead, and Mumbai Indians selected Williams for his coaching experience.
Key facts
- New head coach
- Luke Williams
- Previous coach
- Lisa Keightley
- Williams’s WPL achievement
- Coached Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the 2024 WPL title
- Retention deadline
- September 28
- WPL 2027 auction
- October 28 in Kochi
- Tournament dates
- January 14 to February 7, 2027
- Host cities
- Not yet revealed
Quotes
Nita M. Ambani
Mumbai Indians owner
“Our girls have created a proud legacy in the WPL, and I am confident that, with Luke’s guidance and Harman’s leadership, they will continue to grow, achieve greater success, and inspire young girls everywhere to dream big.”
thehansindia.com
“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.”
thehansindia.com
Luke Williams
New Mumbai Indians head coach
“I’m really excited to be joining Mumbai Indians, a respected and successful organisation, and working with this talented group of players and support staff. We have a great opportunity to build something together, play an exciting brand of cricket and compete for success. I’m looking forward to the challenge and to giving our fans plenty to be proud of,”
thehansindia.com
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