Trent Rockets have handed the head-coach reins to Peter Moores, moving quickly after Andy Flower left for London Spirit. The promotion was widely expected – Moores served as Flower’s assistant last season – yet it still marks a significant moment for a club now part-owned (49%) by private-equity duo Cain and Ares.
Moores, who will continue to run Nottinghamshire, already juggles white-ball gigs with Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash and a stint in the PSL. That broad range counted in his favour. “It feels like a good time to be taking over the Rockets, and I’m really excited about the opportunity to lead the team,” he said. “I see this as a great opportunity to continue on from the strong and successful foundations built by Andy Flower.”
He added that the new investment “make[s] it a really exciting time” and that the forthcoming Hundred auction should help him “ensure the squad is as strong as it can be as we continue to strive for success.”
On the field the Rockets were runners-up in the 2025 men’s Hundred, edged by Oval Invincibles, whereas Nottinghamshire lifted the County Championship, making Moores the first coach to win that title with three counties. It is, plainly, a hefty CV.
Director of cricket Mick Newell praised the move. “We’re really pleased to promote Peter to the role of men’s head coach. It’s no exaggeration to say he’s one of the finest English head coaches of his generation, and his strong existing knowledge of Trent Bridge will be of great benefit in his new role.” Newell highlighted Moores’ “winning mentality, his strong record of improving players, and the experience he gained last year”.
Analysis-wise, the decision feels low-risk. The squad knows Moores, and he knows the quick-fire, 100-ball format. The challenge will be balancing county duties with a franchise calendar that can sprawl from the English summer into Australia and Pakistan. For now, though, both club and coach sound confident they can make the timetable – and the trophies – line up.
