Lancashire have secured a significant addition to their coaching structure with the appointment of Matthew Mott as a men's T20 coaching consultant. The two year agreement signals a clear statement of intent from the Emirates Old Trafford based county as they look to convert recent promise into silverware in the Vitality Blast.
Mott, one of the most accomplished white ball coaches of the modern era, will work closely with Lancashire’s existing leadership group during the Blast campaign. Head coach Steven Croft remains at the helm, but the presence of a coach with Mott’s global pedigree adds a new dimension to the club’s T20 ambitions.
The move also strengthens Mott’s professional ties with Emirates Old Trafford. Later this year he will take charge of Manchester Super Giants in the women’s Hundred, following the high profile takeover by RPSG Group, who purchased a 70 percent stake valued at £80 million in the franchise during last year’s landmark Hundred sale. The alignment between his Lancashire consultancy and Hundred commitments provides both continuity and operational efficiency for all parties involved.
A Proven Winner in White Ball Cricket
Matthew Mott’s coaching résumé commands immediate respect. He served as England’s white ball head coach from 2022 to 2024, overseeing both limited overs formats during a period of transition. In his first year in charge, England lifted the T20 World Cup, underlining his capacity to manage elite talent and deliver results on the biggest stage.
Before his tenure with England, Mott presided over a sustained era of dominance with the Australia Women’s team. Across a seven year spell as head coach, he engineered one of the most formidable dynasties in the history of the women’s game. Under his stewardship, Australia claimed consecutive T20 World Cups, secured a 50 over World Cup title, and captured four Ashes series. That body of work cemented his reputation as a tactically astute and culturally influential leader capable of building winning environments over extended cycles.
His career also reflects broad exposure to franchise cricket ecosystems. Mott has held roles with Indian Premier League franchises Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals, environments defined by high pressure, rapid decision making and global player pools. He is currently involved with Sydney Sixers across both competitions in Australia, serving as head coach of the women’s WBBL side and assistant coach of the men’s BBL team. That dual exposure to men’s and women’s elite T20 structures further enhances his value in a consultancy capacity.
Strategic Consultancy Rather Than Full Time Role
The Lancashire appointment mirrors the structure of Mott’s engagement with Glamorgan last season, where he operated in a part time coaching development capacity. This is not a day to day head coaching role, but a targeted consultancy focused on performance enhancement, tactical refinement and strategic oversight during the Vitality Blast.
For Lancashire, the decision reflects a modern approach to coaching architecture. Rather than overhauling existing systems, the club is layering specialist expertise onto an established framework. Steven Croft continues to lead the side, while Mott provides additional high performance insight, particularly in the condensed and tactically demanding T20 format.
In an official statement released by Lancashire, Mott expressed clear enthusiasm for the challenge ahead:
"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."
His comments point to a collaborative mindset rather than a top down intervention. The emphasis is on adding value, refining competitive edges, and helping a talented squad bridge the final gap between consistency and championship success.
Lancashire’s Recent Performance and the Push for Silverware
Lancashire enter this new coaching phase from a position of strength. In last season’s Vitality Blast, they finished top of the North Group, demonstrating consistency and resilience across the group stage. However, their campaign ended in disappointment at the semi final stage, where they were defeated by eventual champions Somerset.
The club’s solitary triumph in the competition dates back to 2015. Since then, they have remained competitive but have not converted deep runs into titles. The appointment of Mott suggests a recognition that marginal gains in strategy, in game decision making and tournament management can be decisive in knockout cricket.
Director of cricket performance Mark Chilton articulated the club’s thinking with clarity:
"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."
Chilton’s remarks underline two strategic considerations. First, the competitive edge Mott’s experience brings in high pressure scenarios. Second, the operational synergy created by aligning his Lancashire consultancy with his forthcoming Hundred responsibilities.
Alignment with The Hundred and Broader Implications
Mott’s involvement with Manchester Super Giants in the women’s Hundred adds another layer to this development. The franchise, revitalised by the RPSG Group investment, represents a significant commercial and competitive project within English cricket’s evolving white ball landscape.
Working from Emirates Old Trafford across both men’s domestic T20 and the women’s Hundred provides continuity in facilities, staff relationships and performance infrastructure. It also situates Mott at the centre of Lancashire’s broader white ball ambitions across genders and competitions.
From a governance perspective, this cross competition alignment reflects a growing trend in elite cricket management. Experienced coaches are increasingly deployed across formats and franchises to maximise intellectual capital, strategic coherence and cultural stability.
A Calculated Investment in Competitive Margins
In modern T20 cricket, success often hinges on marginal advantages. Tactical flexibility, match up analytics, powerplay strategy, death overs execution and squad rotation are all areas where seasoned expertise can tilt outcomes.
Mott’s international and franchise experience equips him with a deep understanding of these variables. His exposure to global tournaments such as the T20 World Cup, the Ashes series, the IPL, the WBBL and the BBL provides a wide comparative framework. That perspective can be invaluable in a domestic tournament as fiercely contested as the Vitality Blast.
For Lancashire, the objective is clear. They have demonstrated the capacity to dominate the group phase. The next step is converting that dominance into a championship. By integrating a coach who has repeatedly navigated high stakes environments successfully, they are betting on experience translating into silverware.
As preparations intensify for the upcoming Vitality Blast campaign, the addition of Matthew Mott sends a message to rivals across the North Group and beyond. Lancashire are not content with near misses. They are investing deliberately in expertise, structure and ambition.
Whether this strategic appointment culminates in lifting the trophy remains to be seen. What is beyond doubt is that Lancashire have added one of the most respected white ball minds in the global game to their coaching ranks.