Matthew Mott extends contract as head coach of Australia

Matthew Mott, head coach of Australia, has extended his contract through to the end of the 2021 ICC Women’s World Cup in New Zealand, Cricket Australia announced on Wednesday (January 15).

Having taken up the role in 2015, Mott has overseen the resurrection of Australia’s dominance across formats, leading them to No.1 in both ODI and T20Is. He has led them to three consecutive Ashes series wins (two away, and one at home), won the the 2018 ICC Women’s World T20 in the Caribbean and also been at the helm of Australia’s record-breaking 18 consecutive ODI wins— a streak that is yet to be broken.

Aside from the blip in the 2017 World Cup, where they were knocked out by a blistering innings from Harmanpreet Kaur, Mott has been responsible for the increasing gap that has developed between Australia and the rest of the teams on the international circuit.

“Matt is regarded as one of the game’s elite coaches across the cricket-playing world,” Ben Oliver, CA executive general manager of national teams, said. “We are thrilled that he has agreed to extend his tenure as Head Coach of the Australian Women’s Team beyond the 2021 World Cup.”

“On his watch, the women’s game in Australia has grown immeasurably. Matt has played a leading role in that evolution. The eyes of the nation will be watching the team when Australia hosts the women’s Twenty20 World Cup next month and I have no doubt Matt and the entire squad will do the country proud.”

Mott said he was thrilled to continue his association with the Australian team and looks forward to seeing how much they can continue to improve and dominate international cricket.

“Coaching this group has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life and I’m delighted to have been given the opportunity to continue in the role,” Mott said.

“This is a special time to be involved in women’s cricket in Australia with a successful stand-alone WBBL flowing into a home Twenty20 World Cup. I am excited to see how far this group can go and inspire the next generation of Australian cricketers.”