Mott appointed Sydney Sixers BBL coach, leaving WBBL position
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 12:36 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Cricket Australia has named Mott as the new head coach of the Sydney Sixers BBL team as of July 22, 2026. Previously, he served as an assistant coach for the Sixers last season and held a head coach role in the WBBL. The dual head coach positions were deemed unworkable. Mott's transition marks a shift in leadership for the BBL franchise as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Mott has been appointed head coach of the Sydney Sixers.
- •He was previously an assistant coach for the BBL team.
- •Mott also held a head coaching role in the WBBL.
- •The decision was made due to the impracticality of dual coaching roles.
- •This appointment takes effect as of July 22, 2026.
- 12:36 AMESPNcricinfo — Mott named Sydney Sixers BBL coach, leaves WBBL role
"The former Australia and England coach was an assistant with the BBL side last season but both head coach jobs was considered unworkable
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