Osborne named Somerset Women head coach

Former Australia worldwide Erin Osborne has been appointed Somerset Girls’s new head coach on a deal till the tip of 2028.

Osborne is available in following the departure of Trevor Griffin on the finish of this season, who took cost of the workforce for his or her inaugural marketing campaign in Tier 1.

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The previous off-spinner received 121 caps for her nation throughout her taking part in profession throughout all three codecs and was a part of the Australia aspect that received the T20 World Cup in 2010, 2012 and 2014.

“That is an unbelievable alternative to work with a membership that has a proud historical past and a passionate supporter base,” Osborne mentioned.

“I stay up for constructing on the sturdy foundations already in place and dealing intently with the gamers, coaches, and help workers as we attempt for continued development and success.”

After retiring from taking part in, the 36-year-old started teaching the ACT Meteors ladies’s improvement squad earlier than changing into the membership’s male pathway supervisor – the primary lady to carry the function.

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In 2023, Osborne turned head coach of the membership – which she had captained throughout her taking part in profession – and moved as much as their feminine programme lead earlier this yr.

“Erin was the standout candidate for the place, and her information and expertise, aligned along with her drive to succeed, actually resonated with the panel, and can stand the membership in good stead shifting ahead,” mentioned Somerset director of cricket Andy Hurry.

“Her teaching path to this point has seen Erin achieve an intensive understanding of the right way to assemble efficient programmes, encourage gamers, and enhance efficiency throughout feminine and male pathways. These traits will show invaluable as we glance to construct on the inaugural yr {of professional} ladies’s cricket.”

Somerset completed backside of the Girls’s Blast desk this season, with one win of their 14 matches, and fifth within the One-Day Cup League One desk to overlook out on the semi-finals of the competitors.

England’s Charlie Dean and Dani Gibson have each signed new offers to stick with the membership in 2026.