England’s Australian white-ball coach Matthew Mott has resigned from the post with immediate effect ahead of Jos Buttler-led side’s home series versus arch-rivals Australia in September. Thus, assistant coach Marcus Trescothick will take charge of the side for the Australia series — comprising three T20Is and five ODIs — amid the England Cricket Board’s (ECB) search for Mott’s successor.

Notably, Mott came into the England setup following a celebrated time with the Australia women’s team. He came into the England setup in early 2022, with the national side focusing on split-coaching. While Brendon McCullum took over the Test line-up, Mott became the white-ball coach and led Jos Buttler & Co. to the 2022 T20 World Cup title. Under him, England won white-ball series against Australia, Bangladesh, Ireland, New Zealand, Netherlands and Pakistan but fell flat in the 2023 ODI World Cup. At one point, England also risked not qualifying for the 2025 Champions Trophy during a forgettable ODI WC campaign in India. However, they finished the mega event with a qualification berth. Further, Mott also guided England to the semifinals of this year’s T20 WC, in West Indies and the USA.

Mott summed up his coaching stint with England and said, “I am immensely proud to have coached the England Men’s team; it has been an honour. We have put everything into trying to achieve success over the past two years, and I am incredibly proud of the character and passion that the team has displayed during that period, including a magnificent T20 World Cup victory in 2022.”

“I would like to thank the players, management, and everyone at the ECB for their commitment, support, and hard work during my time. I leave with many great friendships and incredible memories. Finally, I would like to thank the England fans, who have always backed us and given us fantastic support wherever we have travelled around the world,” he added.

Rob Key, Managing Director of England men’s cricket, stated, “After three World Cup cycles in a short space of time, I now feel the team needs a new direction to prepare for the challenges ahead. This decision was not made lightly, but I believe it is the right time for the team’s future success. With our focus shifting towards the Champions Trophy early next year and the next cycle of white-ball competition, it is crucial that we ensure the team is focused and prepared.

Key opined, “Marcus Trescothick is well respected in the dressing room and will take charge of team affairs alongside white-ball captain Jos Buttler. Marcus and Jos have a good rapport, and I think their partnership will help us maintain continuity and stability.” He added, “The search for a full-time replacement will now begin. It is essential that we go through the right process to ensure we get the best person for the job.”

Meanwhile, Trescothick, the interim white-ball coach, spoke at length about the fiuture plans, keeping in mind the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan and said, “The focus is building towards the series against Australia and our plans for next year’s Champions Trophy campaign,” Thescothick said. “England cricket is in a strong position, and the potential is huge, given the quality we have available. It is about harnessing that potential and developing the work that has already been put in place by Mathew Mott and the rest of the set-up. I’m excited about the challenge and shaping how we want to play.”