Sarah Taylor breaks new ground as England men's first-ever female coach

Sarah Taylor has added another groundbreaking milestone to her remarkable cricket journey, becoming the first woman to join the England men’s coaching setup. ECB's Director of Cricket Rob Key made the announcement on Wednesday, May 13.

Taylor’s rise in coaching has been rapid and influential since her retirement in 2019. In 2021, she became the first female specialist coach in men’s county cricket when Sussex County Cricket Club appointed her as wicketkeeping coach. Later that year, she created history again by becoming the first woman coach in men’s franchise cricket after joining Team Abu Dhabi in the T10 League.

Taylor has since worked across several setups,



including Manchester Originals and the England Lions program, where she has earned praise for her wicketkeeping expertise and ability to mentor young players. Taylor has also become an important figure within the Women’s Premier League. She joined Gujarat Giants as fielding coach ahead of the 2026 season, strengthening a coaching staff led by Michael Klinger.

On Taylor joining England men’s cricket, Key said, "I just think she's one of the best in the business at what she does. She's been outstanding, and she's worked a lot with Andrew Flintoff and Ed Barney (performance director). They can't speak highly enough of her. So from what we can see, she's one of the best in the business.”