Keightley accepts Cricket Australia role and maintains Sydney Thunder coaching position
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 6:46 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Keightley has accepted a new development role within Cricket Australia. The appointment arrives alongside a two-year contract extension for her continued tenure as coach of the Sydney Thunder. Her involvement with the Mumbai Indians in the WPL remains uncertain following this career transition. While she remains committed to her duties in Australia, her long-term status within the WPL framework is likely to conclude. This shift reflects a strategic focus on domestic development programs within the Australian cricket structure. Her dual responsibilities with the Thunder are expected to remain unaffected by these changes.
- •Keightley accepts a development role with Cricket Australia.
- •A two-year extension confirms her position as Sydney Thunder coach.
- •The transition creates uncertainty regarding her future with the Mumbai Indians.
- •She is expected to step away from her WPL coaching duties.
- 6:46 AMESPNcricinfo — Keightley appointed to CA development role, WPL future uncertain
"She will continue to coach Sydney Thunder having signed a two-year extension but is likely to leave her WPL role with Mumbai Indians
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