Legendary former Nottinghamshire wicketkeeper Chris Read has been appointed as the new Head Coach of Trent Rockets Women in The Hundred.
Read, 47, steps up to take the reins from Jon Lewis, under whom he has worked as an assistant coach for the past three editions of the competition.
Within Read’s team will also be another former Green and Gold icon, as Luke Fletcher, who claimed 645 all-format wickets for Notts, takes up an assistant coach role with the Rockets.
“It’s a deeply proud moment to take on a head coaching role based at the ground that I have a huge number of unbelievably special memories at,” said Read.
“I’ve really enjoyed developing my coaching skillset with the Rockets over the last three summers, and the opportunity to continue that journey is really exciting.”
Away from The Hundred, he has been Head Coach of Lancashire for the past two years, and recently signed a contract extension after leading the Red Rose to two trophies in 2025.
As a player, Read won 15 Test caps and made a further 36 ODI appearances for England, but it was over a 19-year domestic career at Trent Bridge where he achieved icon status.
He made over 700 appearances for Notts across all formats, totalling 21,580 runs and claiming a record 1,398 wicketkeeping dismissals, in addition to being Club Captain for ten seasons.
“I felt the impact of a sold-out Trent Bridge crowd first-hand over many years, and I know how much their support can change the course of games,” continued Read.
“With all the fresh energy and investment into The Hundred, I’m really looking forward to starting the preparation for 2026 and beyond as we bid to deliver success.”
Trent Rockets General Manager Mick Newell added: “It’s a real full-circle moment for Chris to return to Trent Bridge to lead Trent Rockets, and we’re delighted to welcome him back.
“Having established himself as a true club legend here with years of outstanding service as a player, he has now shown himself to be blossoming into an excellent coach and leader too.
“His fantastic start to a coaching career at Lancashire, and his experience from previous years with the Rockets, will stand him in great stead, and we can’t wait to see him in his new role.”
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