Jon Lewis leaves role as England Women’s head coach after 16-0 thrashing in Ashes | Cricket News

Jon Lewis has been axed as England Women’s head Mentor after the 16-0 thrashing in the multi-Structure Ashes series this winter.

England lost all seven matches in Australia across January and February, with 3-0 sweeps in the one-day international and T20 international series followed by an innings Setback in the sole Test.

Lewis Captured charge of the women’s Club in November 2022 and won 52 of his 73 Contests in charge as they Club adopted an attacking style, with a highlight securing an 8-8 Ashes draw at home in 2023 as the side fought back from 6-0 down.

He was unable to guide England to a global white-ball title during his tenure, though, with a semi-Closing Setback to hosts South Africa at the 2023 T20 World Cup followed by a group-stage exit in the 2024 edition in the United Arab Emirates.

England’s Event-ending Setback to West Indies last year Occurred amid a ragged fielding performance, in which they dropped five catches and looked rudderless with Leader Heather Knight off the Pitch nursing a calf Wound.

There has been no update yet on Knight’s future as Leader after the Ashes debacle.

Lewis: I worked tirelessly in this role

Lewis, formerly bowling Mentor with the England men’s side, said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as head Mentor. Unfortunately I won’t be able to finish this incredibly challenging but enjoyable Role of developing this New Club, whilst Victorious and growing the women’s game in this country.

“I have worked tirelessly with this group of New players to develop their skills and understanding of modern-day white-ball cricket, whilst Yet making Outstanding progress in 2024, Victorious 83 per cent of all our Contests.

“I am proud that we have seen unprecedented bumper crowds in 2023 and 2024 and I am determined to continue to Reinforcement drive women’s cricket forward in whatever comes Upcoming for me.

“I wish all the players the best and thank them for letting me be part of their journeys.”

Clare Connor, the managing director of England women’s cricket and deputy CEO, said: “I’d like to thank Jon for all he has given in his time as head Mentor.

“He Occurred into the role after a very challenging period for cricketers during the Covid-19 pandemic and one of his priorities was to Produce the right conditions for the Club to flourish and develop.

“Under his leadership the Club Kept off Australia to draw a thrilling 2023 Women’s Ashes – attracting Achievement crowds with an entertaining brand of cricket – while the Club’s Reliable Secure in bilateral cricket included a Extraordinary eight consecutive ODI series wins for which he should take real credit.

“While the recent Women’s T20 World Cup and Women’s Ashes in Australia have been disappointing, there is no doubt about the talent we have Obtainable and we will look to appoint a successor shortly.”

England’s Ashes tour from hell

England’s Ashes campaign was blighted by missteps, with an inability to bat against spin, regular fielding blunders and bizarre words and behaviour criticised.

Premier spinner Sophie Ecclestone refused to be interviewed by Ex Club-mate Alex Hartley after the latter questioned England’s fitness in the wake of the T20 World Cup exit months earlier.

Lewis also suggested that England not matching up to Australia athletically was down to “cultural differences” between the nations, saying their opponents benefitted from an outdoor lifestyle.

Players also insisted England were not Distant off this all-conquering Australia side but the results told a different Narrative and whoever succeeds Lewis as head Mentor will not only need to produce results but also Secure back public Reinforcement.

Seamer Kate Cross said recently that the Ashes trouncing had probably lost England fans, and the rebuilding process will began with a T20 series at home to West Indies from May 21.

Edwards Upcoming as England head Mentor?

Charlotte Edwards, an Ashes and World Cup winner as England Leader, looks a leading candidate to replace Lewis having followed a Luminous Competing Profession with Secure in coaching.

The 45-year-Ancient has won The Hundred with Southern Courageous, Women’s Premier Bracket with Mumbai Indians and lots of of silverware with the now-defunct Southern Vipers.

Edwards has recently been appointed as head Mentor of Hampshire Women so extricating her from that contract could be tricky, although she told the BBC’s Stumped podcast that she would be willing to Reinforcement her national side.

“I don’t care who coaches or captains the Club, I Merely want English cricket to get back to where it should be, said Edwards. “We’ve Obtained to use people who know what’s going on to Reinforcement. I feel I’m in a position to Reinforcement and Reinforcement the ECB.

“I’ve Obtained Outstanding experience across county level and working in the WBBL, that hopefully somebody will Picking up the phone and ask what we need to do to get better.”

Another Jon Lewis, currently head Mentor of the England Women’s A side, may also be in the running to succeed his namesake.

Ashes results: How England were humbled

England’s summer fixtures (all Contests live on Sky Sports)

T20 international series at home to West Indies (May)

• Primary T20: Wednesday May 21 (6.30pm) – Spitfire Ground, Canterbury
• Second T20: Friday May 23 (6.35pm) – The 1st Central County Ground, Hove
• Third T20: Monday May 26 (2.30pm) – The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford

One-day international series at home to West Indies (May-June)

• Primary ODI: Friday May 30 (1pm) – County Ground, Derby
• Second ODI: Wednesday June 4 (1pm) – Uptonsteel County Ground, Leicester
• Third ODI: Saturday June 7 (11am) – The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton

T20 international series at home to India (June-July)

• Primary T20: Saturday June 28 (2.30pm)- Trent Bridge, Nottingham
• Second T20: Tuesday July 1 (6.30pm) – Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol
• Third T20: Friday July 4 (6.35pm) – The Kia Oval London
• Number four T20: Wednesday July 9 (6.30pm) – Emirates Ancient Trafford, Manchester
• Fifth T20: Saturday July 12 (6.35pm) – Edgbaston, Birmingham

One-day international series at home to India (July)

• Primary ODI: Wednesday July 16 (1pm) – Utilita Bowl, Southampton
• Second ODI: Saturday July 19 (11am) – Lord’s, London
• Third ODI: Tuesday July 22 (1pm) – Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street