Photo by Harshil Suthar on PexelsSeptember 6, 2026 · ESPN Cricinfo
Cricket Australia has secured Keightley for a new development position, leading to expected shifts in her franchise commitments. She has agreed to a fresh two-year term to remain at the helm of the Sydney Thunder.
However, this new trajectory leaves her ongoing involvement in the Women's Premier League in serious doubt. Keightley is anticipated to step down from her coaching duties with the Mumbai Indians as she takes on the national role.