Men’s Hundred: Moores in Line for Trent Rockets Job
- Peter Moores is the leading candidate too become the new head coach of the Trent Rockets men's team in The hundred, following Andy Flower's departure.
- Peter Moores, currently the head coach of Nottinghamshire, is now the favorite to take over as head coach of the Trent Rockets men's team for the 2026 season,...
- The vacancy arose after Andy Flower left the Rockets to accept a position as head coach of the London Spirit, a move described as a "lucrative job offer".Andrew...
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Peter Moores Emerges as Frontrunner for Trent Rockets Men’s Coaching Role
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Peter Moores is the leading candidate too become the new head coach of the Trent Rockets men’s team in The hundred, following Andy Flower’s departure. This comes as Surrey nears completion of it’s co-ownership deal for the Oval Invincibles franchise.
Coaching Change at Trent Rockets
Peter Moores, currently the head coach of Nottinghamshire, is now the favorite to take over as head coach of the Trent Rockets men’s team for the 2026 season, according to ESPNcricinfo.He was considered for the role previously, but other candidates were initially in contention.
The vacancy arose after Andy Flower left the Rockets to accept a position as head coach of the London Spirit, a move described as a “lucrative job offer”.Andrew Flintoff and Stephen Fleming were also considered for the Rockets position, but Moores has emerged as the preferred choice.
Ownership Changes and The Hundred’s Privatisation
The situation at Trent Rockets is unfolding alongside broader changes within The Hundred. The league is undergoing a privatisation process, and Surrey’s deal with Reliance Industries Limited to become co-owners of the Oval Invincibles franchise is the final piece of outstanding paperwork. An official announcement regarding this co-ownership is expected soon.
rockets are now under new ownership, with private equity firms Cain and Ares taking control.
The Hundred: A Brief Overview
The Hundred is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in England and Wales, first established in 2021. It features eight city-based franchises, with men’s and women’s competitions running concurrently. The league aims to attract a wider audience to cricket through a shorter, faster-paced format.
| Franchise | City |
|---|---|
| Trent Rockets | Nottingham |
| Oval Invincibles | london |
| London Spirit | London |
