Luke Williams joins RCB Women’s team as head coach

Australia’s Luke Williams, who recently helped Adelaide Strikers to the title as their head coach in the 2022-23 Women’s Big Bash League, has joined Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Women’s team in the Women’s Premier League. Williams was also in charge of Southern Brave as an assistant coach and was responsible for the team winning their first-ever Women’s Hundred Championship. 

"I extend a heartfelt welcome to Luke Williams as he takes the reins of the RCB women's team. With his expertise and leadership, our goal is to embody the spirit of Royal Challengers Bangalore, to play bold and embark on a journey filled with determination, passion, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, aiming to make our fans and supporters proud,” Prathmesh Mishra, Chief Commercial Officer, Diageo India, and Chairman of RCB, said.

“I am thrilled to have been provided this opportunity with RCB and can’t wait to get started with the team’s preparations for the second season of the WPL. I look forward to working with a playing group that will host a number of the most exciting players in Indian and world cricket as we look to bring a bold and exciting style of play and success to our huge and passionate fan base,” Williams expressed his pleasure on joining the RCB Women’s Team.

Apart from his achievements in franchise cricket, Williams coached the South Australian Scorpions in the Women’s National Cricket League (50 overs) to two runners-up finishes from his four seasons with the team.