Rob Key explains Matthew Mott appointment as England white-ball coach

Rob Key believes new England white-ball coach Matthew Mott is the ‘perfect fit’ to work with Eoin Morgan and help the side secure more silverware.

The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed on Wednesday morning that Mott, 48, had signed a four-year contract to take over England’s 50-over and T20 teams.

Mott, who has enjoyed substantial success with the Australia women’s team, is expected to be in place for England’s three-match ODI series against Netherlands next month.

The appointment was made by ECB managing director Key, chief executive officer Tom Harrison, strategic adviser Sir Andrew Strauss and performance director Mo Bobat.

Former England coach Chris Silverwood was in charge of the red and white-ball teams during his time in charge but Key split the roles after becoming managing director last month.

Discussing Mott’s appointment, Key said: ‘Matthew has had an incredible coaching journey with so many varied experiences that have brought him to this point where he was outstanding in the interview process and the perfect fit for our white-ball teams.

‘We are lucky to be able to appoint a head coach that has not only been involved in international cricket for the last few years but he has also worked in franchise cricket around the world.

‘More importantly, what he has done with the Australian women’s team is what will be asked of him to achieve for our men’s white-ball sides.

‘I’m confident that in Eoin Morgan and Matthew Mott, we have a formidable partnership that can push for more trophies in the coming years and that Matthew will be able to oversee any transition that team will go through in the future.’

During his seven years in charge of Australia’s women team, Mott oversaw one of the world’s best winning records