Chris Read: Lancashire Thunder appoint former England wicketkeeper as head coach

Chris Read has previously been assistant coach at Hobart Hurricanes in the Women's Big Bash League and Trent Rockets Women

Lancashire Thunder have appointed former England wicketkeeper Chris Read as their head coach on a two-year deal.

The 45-year-old will succeed Paul Shaw in the role from 1 January.

Read, who won 15 Test caps for England, was assistant coach for Trent Rocket Women in The Hundred in 2023.

"I am extremely proud to have taken up this position and I am looking forward to getting to work with such an ambitious club and a talented squad of players," he told the club website.