Don’t see a reason why women can’t coach men’s teams, says Lisa Keightley
Asked how the role came about, Keightley said it was Royals' Director of Cricket, Kumar Sangakkara who approached her.
Asked how the role came about, Keightley said it was Royals' Director of Cricket, Kumar Sangakkara who approached her.
The English batswoman stated that since its a 20-over format, no team starts the tournament as favourites to win.
The 48-year-old is currently the chief coach of Western Australian as far as the Australian domestic circuit is concerned. She also has experience of coaching Perth Scorchers in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL).
The duo has been appointed coaches of the respective teams prior to the England Cricket Board’s maiden edition of 100 ball tournament in 2020.