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In a heartfelt development, the Mumbai Indians franchise has officially parted ways with their highly successful Women’s Premier League (WPL) coach, Charlotte Edwards. After leading the MI Women’s team to two WPL titles in 2023 and 2025, Edwards has now taken up the prestigious role of England Women’s head coach. The announcement was made via MI’s social media platforms, accompanied by a touching tribute that celebrated her monumental contributions to the franchise.
A legacy of leadership and triumph at Mumbai Indians
Edwards was more than just a coach for Mumbai – she was the backbone of their WPL journey. From the inaugural season in 2023, when the league took its first steps, Edwards took charge of the MI women’s side and transformed it into an unstoppable force. In her very first campaign, she guided a talented unit led by Harmanpreet Kaur and anchored by stars like Nat Sciver-Brunt, steering the team to lift the maiden WPL trophy after a convincing victory over Delhi Capitals.
She repeated this triumph in 2025, once again defeating the Delhi in the final, making MI the first franchise to clinch two WPL titles. Charlotte’s leadership, cricketing wisdom, and emotional connection with the players played a defining role in the team’s rise. Across her coaching career, Edwards also bagged five Women’s Cricket Super League titles with Southern Vipers and won The Hundred with Southern Brave, making her one of the most successful coaches in the modern women’s game.
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MI’s touching tribute to a Charlotte Edwards
In their statement, a Mumbai Indians spokesperson said, “Charlotte Edwards has been a leader for whom the entire #OneFamily has enormous admiration, appreciation, and respect. The incredible achievements she has driven the team towards—winning two titles in three years, developing and inspiring the girls to play their best cricket—are part of the legacy she leaves behind. She brought joy to the MI Paltan and carried the MI legacy forward with immense pride. We wish her all the very best and are truly grateful for everything she has brought to our team over the past three years,”
The franchise also acknowledged her unique ability to be not just a coach, but a friend and a leader. Her energy, commitment, and passion created an atmosphere where players could thrive and bring out their best performances.
MI concluded their emotional message by saying, “Charlotte was an inspirational figure in the team, bringing in her nuances of being a leader, a friend, and an exciting energy that paved the way for the girls to perform and be the best at what they do. The #OneFamily will continue to cheer for one of the greats of the game,”
A new chapter begins for England
As Edwards steps into her new role, she takes over a struggling England Women’s side that has endured several recent setbacks. Under former coach Jon Lewis, England suffered a semi-final exit in the T20 World Cup 2023, followed by a group-stage elimination in 2024. Their most crushing defeat came in the Ashes, where they lost 16-0 to arch-rivals Australia – a result that left the team in desperate need of a revival.
Edwards’ appointment signals a fresh beginning and a potential turning point. Armed with experience, success, and a reputation for building winning teams, she now faces the challenge of restoring pride and form to the England Women’s side. Her move to international coaching comes at a critical juncture, and expectations will be high.
