Luke Williams steps in as Mumbai Indians women's chief, replacing Lisa Keightley who left after a fourth‑place finish. The franchise, which lifted the WPL trophy in 2023 and 2025, saw their lowest placement last year.
Williams’ résumé reads like a playbook: he guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their maiden WPL title in 2024, stayed on for the next season, and then focused on Adelaide Strikers in the Women’s Big Bash League. He also held head‑coach roles with Southern Brave Women in The Hundred and Strikers Women.
A three‑time Bradman Medal winner, Williams brings a depth of experience. He will tackle immediate tasks: finalising the franchise’s retention list before the September 28 deadline and preparing for the October 28 mini‑auction in Kochi.
Ambani welcomed him warmly: "Luke is a proven winner and brings a deep understanding of the women’s game." Williams replied, "We have a great opportunity to build something together, play an exciting brand of cricket and compete for success."
The WPL 2027 will kick off on January 14 and run through February 7, giving Williams a short window to assemble a squad that can return to the top of the table. The next big hurdle: the mini‑auction on October 28, where new talent will be snapped up to bolster the roster.