Richard Pyrah named new coach of Melbourne Stars WBBL team
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 4:10 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Richard Pyrah has been appointed as the new head coach of the Melbourne Stars women's team in the WBBL. He takes over from Andy Christie, who will transition to an assistant coach role. Pyrah's hiring comes as the Stars look to improve their performance in the upcoming season. The announcement was made on August 25, 2026.
- •Richard Pyrah replaces Andy Christie as head coach.
- •Andy Christie moves to an assistant coaching position.
- •Pyrah's appointment aims to boost the team's performance.
- •The announcement was made on August 25, 2026.
- •The Melbourne Stars compete in the WBBL.
- 4:10 AMESPNcricinfo — Yorkshire's Richard Pyrah named Melbourne Stars new WBBL coach
"Pyrah takes over from Andy Christie who moves into an assistant role
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