Matthew Mott Resigns As England White-Ball Coach, Marc Trescothick Steps In

Mott departs after T20 world cup disappointment; Trescothick named Interim coach

Matthew Mott leaves his role as England's white-ball cricket coach, with Marcus Trescothick taking over temporarily /

By Mohamed Bahaa

In the wake of England's failure to retain their T20 World Cup title, Matthew Mott has decided to step down as the white-ball coach. The announcement came on Tuesday, with former opener Marcus Trescothick being named as the interim replacement.

England's recent campaign saw them eliminated by eventual champions India in the semifinals of the T20 World Cup. The team also fell short in their attempt to defend the 50-over World Cup last year. Despite these setbacks, Mott's tenure had its high points, notably when England clinched their second T20 World Cup title in 2022 by defeating Pakistan in the final held in Australia.

Rob Key, the managing director of England men's cricket, expressed his gratitude towards Mott for his contributions. “On behalf of everyone connected to England cricket and me personally, I would like to thank Matthew for all he has done for the team since his appointment. He leaves his post as one of only three coaches who have won a men's World Cup with England. 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.”

Key also shared his thoughts on Trescothick’s interim appointment: “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.”

Reflecting on his time with the team, Mott expressed pride in his achievements. “I am immensely proud to have coached the England men's team. 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."

Looking ahead, Trescothick is optimistic about the future. “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.”

As England transitions under new leadership, the cricket community will be watching closely to see how Trescothick and Buttler steer the team forward.