Mumbai, Sept. 24 -- Mumbai Indians on Thursday appointed Luke Williams as the head coach for the franchise in the Women's Premier League (WPL), with former Australian cricketer Lisa Keightley moving on from the role.

A statement from MI said, "Mumbai Indians have announced that Lisa Keightley has decided to move on from her role as Head Coach of Mumbai Indians, with Luke Williams appointed as her successor ahead of the 2027 Women's Premier League season."

Nita M Ambani, the team co-owner, said, "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. Our girls have created ...