Tom Smith Joins England Women's Coaching Team Ahead of T20 World Cup
England has appointed former Gloucestershire bowler Tom Smith as their spin-bowling coach for the upcoming summer. This decision comes as the team prepares for a crucial season that includes a home T20 World Cup and series against New Zealand, India, and Ireland. Smith, a 38-year-old left-arm spinner, will join Charlotte Edwards' coaching staff and will work closely with a talented pool of spin bowlers, which features: Sophie Ecclestone Linsey Smith Tilly Corteen-Coleman Charis Pavely Additionally, he will support spin-bowling all-rounders such as Charlie Dean, Alice Capsey, and Sarah Glenn. Edwards expressed her enthusiasm, stating, "I'm delighted Tom is joining us after a professional playing career spanning nearly 20 years, most notably at Gloucestershire, before moving into coaching at the same county and working with Birmingham Phoenix women. Tom is hugely respected in the game and was a vastly experienced white-ball bowler who will no doubt share some of his great knowledge." In response, Smith remarked, "The opportunity is an amazing one, and I'm incredibly excited to get started. It's shaping up to be a brilliant summer, with a home World Cup on the horizon." The England women's team kicks off their summer with white-ball series against New Zealand and India before the T20 World Cup begins on 12 June.
Source: BBC Sport - 2026-04-02