Mumbai: Ahead of the 2026 season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), former Australian leg-spinner Kristen Beams has joined the defending champions Mumbai Indians as their spin bowling coach. The franchise officially announced her appointment on Monday.
In a video shared on Instagram, Beams said, “This is my first role as a coach here. Working alongside legends like Jhulan Goswami, against whom I’ve played cricket, is an incredible opportunity.”
Excited to Join a Winning Environment
Beams added, “It’s amazing to see how this team has maintained a winning culture over such a long period. Everyone talks about how connected the players are—it truly feels like a family. As a coach, that’s exactly the kind of environment you want to be part of. Joining a team that knows how to win is a fantastic experience.”
Mumbai Indians Coaching Line-up
Mumbai Indians’ head coach Lisa Keightley leads a strong support staff including bowling coach and mentor Jhulan Goswami, batting coach Devika Palshikar, and fielding coach Nicole Bolton. Beams brings significant international experience, having played 30 ODIs for Australia, taking 42 wickets at an average of 22.45, and 18 T20Is with 20 wickets. She also has one Test appearance to her credit.
Extensive Experience in Domestic and Youth Cricket
In domestic cricket, Beams played 45 matches in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), claiming 37 wickets at an average of 24.08. She has also worked as a coach in the WBBL and served as head coach for the Australia Women’s Under-19 team. Additionally, Beams has held positions as National Development Lead at Cricket Australia and Community Cricket Manager-South at Cricket Tasmania, showcasing her vast experience both on and off the field.
With Beams joining the setup, Mumbai Indians look to strengthen their spin department and continue their dominance in the WPL 2026.
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