Sarah Taylor Named England Men's Fielding Coach
Rob Key said Taylor has impressed England’s staff, and she becomes the most senior female coach with a major England men’s team.
- Former England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor has been appointed fielding coach for the men's Test series against New Zealand, marking the 36-year-old as the most senior female coach with a major England men's team.
- Taylor steps in on a short-term basis as current fielding coach Carl Hopkinson is committed to the Mumbai Indians during the 2026 Indian Premier League.
- England's managing director of men's cricket Rob Key praised the appointment, stating, "She's been outstanding," while noting Taylor's 226 international caps and work with the England Lions.
- Her appointment follows other recent coaching milestones, including Marie-Louise Eta serving as interim boss of Union Berlin and former tennis champion Andy Murray working with Amelie Mauresro.
- Taylor joins the squad for the three-Test series starting June 4, where she will work with players including Jamie Smith and James Rew during the New Zealand tour.
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Sarah Taylor appointed as first woman fielding coach of England men’s team
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Former wicketkeeper becomes first woman to coach England men's side in major sport
Sarah Taylor has been appointed as England's fielding coach for the forthcoming Test series against New Zealand, a role which makes her the first female coach of an England men's team in any major sport.The 36-year-old former wicketkeeper will take up her position ahead of the opening Test at Lord's on June 4.Taylor played for England on 226 occasions between 2006 and 2019, establishing herself as one of the finest gloveworkers in the history of…
Sarah Taylor Named England Men's Fielding Coach for New Zealand Test Series
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. England men's managing director Rob Key confirmed the appointment following the announcement of England's squad for the opening Test against New Zealand at Lord's next month. Sports News | Sarah Taylor Named England Men's Fielding Coach for New Zealand Test Series.
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