Mumbai Indians have officially appointed Luke Williams as the head coach for their women’s team leading up to the 2027 Women’s Premier League (WPL). The 46-year-old coach steps into the role formerly held by Lisa Keightley, who departed after a single season with the franchise.
Williams arrives with an extensive coaching resume, most notably leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a WPL title in 2024. His background also includes guiding the Adelaide Strikers to a maiden WBBL championship in the 2022-23 season along with two runner-up finishes. Furthermore, he served as an assistant coach for the Southern Brave during their 2023 Women’s Hundred success and has worked as an assistant coach for the England women’s team since 2025.
His immediate focus will be revitalizing the squad following a challenging 2026 campaign. During that season, the team under Harmanpreet Kaur managed only three victories and finished fourth in the points table. Williams expressed enthusiasm for the new role, stating that he is eager to join a respected organization and work alongside the existing players and support staff to build a competitive, exciting brand of cricket.
Nita Ambani, owner of the Mumbai Indians, welcomed the appointment, describing Williams as a proven winner with a deep understanding of the women’s game. Ambani noted that she is confident in the partnership between Williams and captain Harmanpreet Kaur, aiming to build upon the team’s legacy and inspire a new generation of players as the franchise begins this new chapter. The report also notes that in which the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side won just three games and finished fourth in the standings. “I’m, he will now be tasked with helping the two-time WPL champions rise once more following their forgettable 2026 season. The report also notes that who has stepped down after just one season in charge after taking over from Charlotte Edwards, the former South Australian cricketer takes over from Lisa Keightley. The report also notes that play an exciting brand of cricket and compete for success, we have a great opportunity to build something together.
