The Sydney Sixers have hired former England men’s and Australia women’s head coach Matthew Mott as an assistant coach. He has signed a three-year contract with the team. He has taken over for Cameron White, who was appointed head coach of the Melbourne Renegades earlier in June and will work closely with head coach Greg Shipperd.

Thus far, Mott has had an impressive career as a coach. He led the Australian women’s team to victory in the ODI World Cup in 2022 as well as the T20 World Cup in 2018 and 2020 while serving as head coach. Additionally, he led the England men to victory in the 2022 T20 World Cup.

Mott will be back in Sydney, the place where it all began. He was appointed as the head coach of the New South Wales Blues back in 2007, which marked the start of his career as a coach.

“I’m delighted to join back up with the Sydney Sixers,” Mott said. “Having started my coaching journey in Sydney many years ago, it’s a place that evokes both great memories and a comforting sense of familiarity, which I’m looking forward to. The idea of being an assistant to Greg Shipperd, who I have a tremendous amount of respect for, really appealed to me.”

The Sydney Sixers’ general manager, Rachael Haynes, stated that they were pretty sure and had no doubts about appointing a coach of Mott’s caliber.

“We couldn’t be more pleased to have ‘Motty’ committed for the next three years with the club. When the opportunity arises to bring a coach of Motty’s caliber into your ranks, it’s a no-brainer. We know what a fantastic resource he will be for our playing group.”

Mott recently stepped down as the white-ball head coach of the England Men’s side. His role was under scrutiny post-England’s 50-over World Cup failure and an average T20 World Cup, where they were demolished by India in the Semi-finals. This will be his first assignment post England’s exit.

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