Zimbabwe Cricket appoints Mark Coles as head coach for women's team
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 7:56 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Zimbabwe Cricket has officially appointed Mark Coles as the new head coach of the women's national cricket team. The New Zealander brings extensive experience to the role, having previously held head coaching positions with both the Pakistan and Scotland women's international squads. This appointment marks a significant addition to the Zimbabwean coaching staff as the team looks to build on its development. Coles' background includes navigating the international cricket circuit and overseeing team preparations at the highest levels of the women's game. His transition to the Zimbabwean setup follows the recent organizational announcements made on September 7, 2026. The federation expects his arrival to influence the ongoing training and competitive strategy for the squad.
- •Mark Coles assumes the head coach position for the Zimbabwe women's cricket team.
- •Coles previously served as head coach for the Scotland women's cricket team.
- •The new head coach held a similar leadership role with the Pakistan women's squad.
- •The appointment was officially confirmed on September 7, 2026.
- 7:56 AMESPNcricinfo — Mark Coles appointed head coach of Zimbabwe Women
"The New Zealander has previously served as head coach of the Pakistan and Scotland women's teams
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