Coaching Appointments

Leicestershire have secured their successful coaching partnership of Alfonso Thomas and James Taylor with new contracts running until 2028.

Sarah Taylor has been appointed as England's fielding coach for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, becoming the first woman to coach an England men's side in a major sport.

Bottom-placed Gloucestershire have brought in experienced Australian Shane Jurgensen as bowling consultant following their heavy defeat to Durham at the weekend.

England Women have secured former Gloucestershire left-arm spinner Tom Smith as their specialist spin-bowling coach for a crucial summer featuring a home T20 World Cup.