Matthew Mott has resigned as England's white-ball head coach, with Marcus Trescothick stepping in as the interim coach while the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) searches for a permanent replacement. Mott's two-year tenure came to an end following a decision by Rob Key, England's managing director of men's cricket, who felt the team needed a "new direction" after underperforming.

Mott, who previously led the successful Australian women's team, faced increased scrutiny after England's disappointing performances in the last 50-over World Cup and the recent T20 World Cup. Despite leading England to a T20 World Cup victory in 2022, the team's performance in subsequent tournaments fell short. England struggled in their 50-over World Cup defense in India, losing six of their nine matches, and only managed one victory against a Test nation before suffering a heavy defeat to India in the T20 World Cup semi-final in Guyana.

Trescothick, a former England opening batsman and 2005 Ashes winner, will lead the team during their upcoming series against Australia in September while the ECB looks for a new head coach. Potential candidates for the role include former Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara, who has worked with Jos Buttler at the Rajasthan Royals, and ex-England batsman Jonathan Trott, who has made a mark as the coach of Afghanistan. Eoin Morgan, Buttler's predecessor, has ruled himself out of consideration, and the position may come too early for former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff.

Rob Key explained the decision, stating that after three World Cup cycles in a short span, a new direction was necessary for the team's future success. The focus will now shift to the Champions Trophy early next year and the next cycle of white-ball cricket.

Key praised Trescothick as a respected figure in the dressing room and expressed gratitude to Mott for his contributions. Mott, reflecting on his tenure, expressed pride in coaching the team and highlighted their T20 World Cup victory. Trescothick acknowledged England cricket's strong position and the potential available within the team.