Former England and Australia's Women's team coach Matthew Mott has signed a three-yeal deal with Sydney Sixers as an assistant under head coach, Greg Shipperd.

Matthew MottMatthew Mott was the head coach of Australian Women's team and led them in their golden era (2015-2022). Matthew Mott steered the national side to glory at the ICC Women’s World Cup in 2022 and T20 World Cups in 2018 and 2020.

After departing from the Women's side in 2022, he was recruited by England's Men's team and he led them through the glory of ICC Men's T20 World Cup in the same year in November.

“We couldn’t be more pleased to have ‘Motty’ committed for the next three years with the club.

“When the opportunity arises to bring a coach of Motty’s calibre into your ranks, it’s a no-brainer. We know what a fantastic resource he will be for our playing group.

“It goes without saying that his coaching resume speaks for itself. He has an incredible track-record of success around the world, and he’s proven he knows what it takes to build, and sustain, a winning culture.

“Our club is in strong hands under the leadership of Greg Shipperd, and Charlotte Edwards in our women’s program, and we’re delighted to be able to add Motty’s experience to that group, taking us forward.” - Rachael Haynes, Sixers General Manager. 

Mott said he was looking forward to coming back to Sydney.

“I’m delighted to join back up with the Sydney Sixers” Mott said.

“Having started my coaching journey in Sydney many years ago, it’s a place that evokes both great memories and a comforting sense of familiarity, which I’m looking forward to.

“The idea of being an assistant to Greg Shipperd, who I have a tremendous amount of respect for, really appealed to me.

“The Sixers are an exciting team and proven performers over a long period of time, and I can’t wait to get back involved.”