The two-year deal will see England’s former limited overs coach work closely with the coaching set-up at Lancashire for the Vitality Blast, led by head coach Steven Croft. It is also further establishes his working relationship at Emirates Old Trafford, where he will take charge of Manchester Super Giants in this year’s women’s Hundred following the takeover by RPSG Group, who bought a 70 per cent stake (£80 million) in the team during last year’s lucrative Hundred sale.
Mott was in charge of England’s white ball sides between 2022 and 2024, winning the T20 World Cup in his first year. He previously oversaw a dominant period for the Australia Women’s team as head coach over a seven-year period in which they won consecutive T20 World Cups, the 50-over title and four Ashes series.
Last season, the 52-year-old Australian was drafted in as a part-time coach for Glamorgan, a deal similar to the one he is taking up with Lancashire, centering around coaching development. He also has franchise experience with IPL sides Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals, and is currently head coach and assistant coach with Sydney Sixers women (WBBL) and Sydney Sixers men (BBL) respectively.
“I’m really excited to be joining Lancashire as a T20 coaching consultant for the Vitality Blast over the next two years,” said Mott in a statement released by Lancashire. “The Club has a strong history, a talented group of players and huge ambitions in white-ball cricket.
“I’m looking forward to working with the squad and coaching team to help build on that potential and add value wherever I can. The Blast is an incredibly competitive tournament, and I’m eager to get started and contribute to what we hope will be a successful campaign at Emirates Old Trafford.”
Speaking on the appointment, Lancashire’s director of cricket performance Mark Chilton said: “”Matthew’s track record speaks for itself. He has achieved sustained success at international level, winning global tournaments and leading high-performing teams in pressure environments. His experience and tactical insights will be hugely beneficial to our Blast campaigns over the next two seasons.
“We are constantly looking at ways to strengthen while further supporting Steven and his coaches – and bringing someone of Matthew’s calibre into the environment can only be a positive.
“For Matthew, it’s a nice fit to work at Emirates Old Trafford ahead of his role with Manchester Super Giants following the conclusion of the Blast.”
Lancashire finished top of the North Group in last year’s Vitality Blast, falling in at semi-final stage to eventual winners Somerset. Their only success in the competition came in 2015.
