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Mumbai Indians appoint Luke Williams as WPL head coach
Mumbai Indians have appointed Luke Williams as the new head coach for their Women's Premier League (WPL) franchise. Williams succeeds Lisa Keightley, who is stepping down from the role ahead of the 2027 season.
Williams brings extensive coaching experience to the role, having coached in Australia, England, and India. He has served as an assistant coach for the England Women's team since 2025 and has a history of success in various cricket formats, including winning titles in the Australian Women's Big Bash League and 'The Hundred'.
Under the leadership of captain Harmanpreet Kaur, the Mumbai Indians have secured two WPL titles, winning in 2023 and 2025. The franchise aims to build a competitive squad and an exciting brand of cricket under Williams' guidance.
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Harmanpreet Kaur · Lisa Keightley · Luke Williams · Mumbai Indians · Women's Premier League
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lisa Keightley is stepping down from her role as head coach. www.oneturf.news · bengali.news18.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mumbai Indians won the WPL in 2023 and 2025. www.oneturf.news
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The coaching change is ahead of the 2027 Women's Premier League season. www.oneturf.news
- [● 2 SOURCES] Luke Williams has been appointed as the head coach for the Mumbai Indians Women's Premier League franchise. www.oneturf.news · bengali.news18.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Luke Williams has served as an assistant coach for the England Women's team since 2025. www.oneturf.news
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Luke Williams has won the Bradman Medal for grade cricket three times. www.oneturf.news