Sydney Sixers name Matthew Mott as new BBL head coach

The Sydney Sixers have appointed Matthew Mott as their new head coach for the men's Big Bash League team, securing a high-profile replacement after a sudden vacancy. The announcement was made on July 22, 2026, following the departure of James Hopes last month. Mott, 52, has signed a two-year contract with the franchise.

Hopes stepped down after accepting a dual coaching role with Queensland and the Brisbane Heat, a move that came just 53 days after he had initially succeeded Greg Shipperd. The Sixers have now turned to Mott, a figure deeply familiar with the club's setup. He spent the previous two seasons as an assistant coach with the men's squad and last season served as head coach of the Sixers' Women's Big Bash League team, guiding them to the Challenger final.

Mott brings a distinguished international coaching record to the role. He was the head coach of the Australian women's national team from 2015 to 2022, a period marked by significant success including two ICC Women's T20 World Cup titles, the 2022 Women's ODI World Cup, and four Women's Ashes series victories. Under his leadership, the team also achieved a record 26-match ODI winning streak. More recently, he served...