MI Bolsters WPL Squad: Kristen Beams Joins as Spin Coach for 2026 Season

• Defending WPL champions Mumbai Indians appointed former Australian leg-spinner Kristen Beams as their new spin bowling coach for the upcoming 2026 season.
• Beams brings extensive playing experience, including 42 ODI and 20 T20I wickets for Australia, along with 37 wickets in the Women's Big Bash League.
• Her coaching background includes roles as Head Coach for Australia Women's U19, and positions at Cricket Australia and Cricket Tasmania.
• Kristen Beams expressed enthusiasm to join MI's "family" environment and collaborate with coaching staff like Jhulan Goswami.
• Mumbai Indians, two-time champions, are aiming for their third WPL trophy, having retained key players and strengthened their support staff.

Why It Matters: Mumbai Indians strengthens WPL coaching staff with former Australian spinner Kristen Beams for 2026 season.