Mumbai, Dec. 29 -- Defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have appointed Kristen Beams as their spin bowling coach ahead of the 2026 Women's Premier League season, bringing world-class expertise to strengthen the franchise's bowling unit.

Beams, a former Australian leg-spinner, played a key role in Australia's World Cup campaigns, finishing as the 3rd-highest wicket-taker at the 2017 ODI World Cup. Her playing career included 1 Test, 30 ODIs, 18 T20Is, and 45 WBBL T20 games, before she shifted to coaching, as per the MI website.

Beyond her playing credentials, Beams brings a proven coaching pedigree. She has coached in the WBBL and The Hundred, served as Coach of the Australia Women's U19 Team, is the National Development Lead at Crick...