England and their men’s team white-ball head coach Matthew Mott have parted ways. Mott resigned from his role on Tuesday, July 30, a month after England were knocked out of the T20 World Cup in the semi-final. Mott steps down from the role after a stint of two years, filled with highs and lows.
England have appointed former opener and assistant coach Marcus Trescothick as their interim head coach. The development comes days after England blanked West Indies 3-0 in a Test series at home under the watchful eyes of coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes.
England won the T20 World Cup in 2022, months after Mott took over. However, England’s ODI World Cup title defence in India ended on a bitter note as the team failed to even make it to the semi-final. England reached the semi-final of the T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies, but they were hammered out of the tournament by eventual champions India.
“I am immensely proud to have coached the England Men’s team; it has been an honour. We have put everything into trying to achieve success over the past two years, and I am incredibly proud of the character and passion that the team has displayed during that period, including a magnificent T20 World Cup victory in 2022,” Matthew Mott said in a statement.
“I would like to thank the players, management, and everyone at the ECB for their commitment, support, and hard work during my time. I leave with many great friendships and incredible memories. Finally, I would like to thank the England fans, who have always backed us and given us fantastic support wherever we have travelled around the world,” he added.
Trescothick will take charge of the team for England’s tour of Australia. The visitors will play three T20Is and 5 ODIs from September 11 to 29.
“I am looking forward to working with Jos Buttler, the players and coaches over the next few weeks. The focus is building towards the series against Australia and our plans for next year’s Champions Trophy campaign,” Trescothick said.
“England cricket is in a strong position, and the potential is huge, given the quality we have available. It is about harnessing that potential and developing the work that has already been put in place by Mathew Mott and the rest of the set-up. I’m excited about the challenge and shaping how we want to play.”
