Defending champions Mumbai Indians have appointed former Australian leg-spinner Kristen Beams as their spin-bowling coach for the 2026 Women's Premier League season. Beams, who represented Australia in international cricket and was a key performer in their 2017 ODI World Cup campaign, brings coaching experience from the WBBL and The Hundred. She expressed excitement about joining the team's 'winning culture' and working alongside head coach Lisa Keightley and mentor Jhulan Goswami.