Sydney,Ā May 10: Matthew Mott is set to take over as head coach of the Sydney Sixers’ WBBL side this summer, succeeding Charlotte Edwards while continuing as assistant coach to Greg Shipperd with the men’s BBL team.This marks Mott’s return to women’s cricket, more than three years after stepping down as head coach of the Australian women’s team following a highly successful tenure.
Edwards vacated her position last month to become the new head coach of England Women. On Friday, the Sixers confirmed Mottās appointment on a two-year deal.
Currently in India as assistant coach with IPL franchise Delhi Capitals, the 51-year-old has been active on the franchise circuit since his departure as England menās white-ball head coach after a disappointing post-2022 T20 World Cup period. This summer, he is also set to lead the Seattle Orcas in Major League Cricket, a team co-owned by Delhi Capitals’ parent group, GMR.
During his time with the Australian women’s team, Mott guided them to T20 World Cup titles in 2018 and 2020, and the 2022 ODI World Cup. He later led Englandās men to the 2022 T20 World Cup title but was removed following a poor run of results.
Mott also has a longstanding connection with Cricket New South Wales, having coached their menās side from 2007 to 2011.
āIām absolutely delighted to be working with the Sixers womenās team. Iāve had a strong connection with the club over many years, so when the opportunity came up, it was one I was really keen to take on,” Mott said in a statement.
āHaving coached a number of players in the current squad, Iām looking forward to reconnecting with them ā as well as working with some of the younger talent ā as we push to secure another WBBL title. The list is already stacked with talent, including players whoāve achieved success at various levels. Weāre looking to build on that at the Draft and put ourselves in a position to bring home a championship again this season,” he added.