Overview
- Mumbai Indians confirmed the December 29 appointment as part of preparations to defend their Women’s Premier League title, with Beams praising the team’s close-knit culture in a video statement.
- Beams will work alongside head coach Lisa Keightley and bowling mentor Jhulan Goswami, with Devika Palshikar in batting and Nicole Bolton in fielding roles.
- Her playing career featured one Test, 30 ODIs and 18 T20Is for Australia, plus 45 Women’s Big Bash League appearances, including a standout 2017 ODI World Cup where she ranked third in wickets.
- Her coaching résumé spans roles in the WBBL and The Hundred, head coach of Australia Women’s U19, and leadership positions at Cricket Australia and Cricket Tasmania.
- The WPL runs January 9 to February 5, with Mumbai opening against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on January 9 at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.