Peter Moores, one of England's most respected cricket coaches, is expected to be appointed as head coach of Trent Rockets' men's team for The Hundred 2026 season. This follows Andy Flower's departure to London Spirit. Moores currently serves as Nottinghamshire's head coach and recently signed a three-year contract extension after leading the county to multiple titles, including two T20 Blast trophies, a One-Day Cup, and the County Championship Division Two crown. He was part of the Rockets' coaching staff last season as Flower's assistant during their run to the final. His familiarity with the players and team culture positions him well for the role. Adam Voges is reportedly in talks to join as assistant coach. The franchise is undergoing transition after private equity firms acquired a 49% stake earlier this year, with Nottinghamshire retaining majority control.
Experience and Recent Success with Nottinghamshire
Moores brings extensive experience to the Trent Rockets role. Under his leadership, Nottinghamshire have achieved consistent performances across all formats, winning two T20 Blast trophies, a One-Day Cup, and the County Championship Division Two title. He has been credited with developing England internationals such as Ben Duckett and Josh Tongue. Beyond domestic cricket, Moores has coached in international franchise leagues, including the Big Bash League with Melbourne Stars and the Pakistan Super League with Karachi Kings. His recent contract extension with Melbourne Stars came after guiding them to the finals, demonstrating his continued success in high-pressure tournament formats.
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