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defending champion mumbai indians Strategic appointments were made in advance Women’s Super League 2026appointed the former Australian leg-spinner as their new spin bowling coach. Joined as head coach at 41 years old Lisa Catleyfast bowling coach Jhulan Goswamibatting coach Devika Palshikarand the fielding coach Nicole Bolton A restructured support staff aims to secure a third title in four seasons. The fourth WPL will kick off on January 9, 2026, and MI is facing Royal Challengers Bangalore Held at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. The move underlines MI’s commitment to combining international expertise with its signature winning culture in preparation for high-stakes events.
Mumbai Indians hire Australian spin ace as WPL bowling coach for 2026
MI’s new spin bowling coach Christine Beams Launched a celebrated international career Australia From 2014 to 2017, in one Test, she took 42 wickets in 30 ODIs at an average of 22.45, including a best of 4/15, and 18 T20Is, taking 20 wickets at an average of 16.60. She shone in the 2017 ODI World Cup, eventually becoming the third highest wicket-taker with 45 appearances Women’s Big Bash League match melbourne star. Seamlessly transitioning into coaching after retiring, Beams built an impressive resume, including WBBL The Hundred is the head coach of Australia’s women’s under-19 team, Cricket Australia’s national development lead and Tasmania Cricket Association’s southern community cricket manager.
In a video statement, Beams expressed excitement about her first coaching start at MI and highlighted the opportunity to work with the legend Goswami, whom she faced as a player. She praised the team’s “incredible culture” of a tight-knit family that keeps winning, calling it an ideal environment for the new coach to thrive. Her command of leg-spin and tactical acumen enable her to groom MI’s emerging spinners amid the WPL’s changing demands for a versatile bowling attack.
“Incredible culture. They’ve developed a winning culture over a long period of time, but a family, that’s what you hear everyone talking about, this team is so tight-knit and is a family. That’s what you want to be a part of. I think that’s what you want to do as a new coach – walk into an environment that feels really close and a team that knows how to win,” she said.
Strategic impact of new spin coach on MI’s WPL 2026 campaign
Bhims’ arrival strengthens MI’s spin department, which is crucial on subcontinent pitches with wrist spin often changing games, complementing Goswami’s pace expertise in a balanced attack. With Ketley – Fresh from delhi capitals— leads the team, an all-star coaching staff that blends Australian precision and Indian intelligence, with the goal of winning another championship.
MI’s two titles in three WPL seasons reflect their dominance, and Beams’ global insights can elevate teams like Saika Ishak Or an uncapped number of prospects in an auction pool. As the January 9 opener approaches, fans are looking forward to how her strategy will strengthen the defending champions against RCB and UP warrior. The appointment marks MI’s proactive blueprint for sustained success in women’s cricket’s premier T20 format.
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This article was first published in women’s cricket websiteone cricket era company.
