Matthew Mott has stood down as England’s white-ball coach after the team’s disappointing recent World Cup campaigns but Jos Buttler has kept his role as captain.
Australian Mott was appointed in May 2022 and enjoyed immediate success, leading the T20 side to the World Cup title in his homeland later that year.
But alarm bells started ringing after England’s woeful defence last year of the 50-over World Cup crown they claimed in memorable fashion under Trevor Bayliss in 2019.
They won just three of their nine group-stage games in India and failed to reach the semi-finals.
Matthew Mott has stepped down as England Men’s white-ball Head Coach.
Assistant Coach Marcus Trescothick has been appointed on an interim basis.
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) JULY 30, 2024
They fared a little better in defence of their T20 crown in the United States and the Caribbean last month, scraping through to the semi-final stage before suffering a crushing defeat to India.
Mott held talks with Rob Key, ECB’s Managing Director of England Men’s Cricket, over the weekend where it was decided he would leave. Assistant coach, and former England opener Marcus Trescothick, will take over on an interim basis for the rest of the English summer until a successor is found.
Key said: “After three World Cup cycles in a short space of time, I now feel the team needs a new direction to prepare for the challenges ahead. This decision was not made lightly, but I believe it is the right time for the team’s future success. With our focus shifting towards the Champions Trophy early next year and the next cycle of white-ball competition, it is crucial that we ensure the team is focused and prepared.
“Marcus Trescothick is well respected in the dressing room and will take charge of team affairs alongside white-ball captain Jos Buttler. Marcus and Jos have a good rapport, and I think their partnership will help us maintain continuity and stability.
“The search for a full-time replacement will now begin. It is essential that we go through the right process to ensure we get the best person for the job.”
Trescothick will be in charge when England face Australia in three T20Is and five ODIs in September.
He said: “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.
“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 Matthew Mott and the rest of the set-up. I’m excited about the challenge and shaping how we want to play.”
