Mo Bobat, who is the Director of Cricket for the current IPL champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has been appointed as the Director of Cricket at London Spirit, the Hundred side.
Bobat has previous experience of working as the Men’s Performance Director for England. He is the first major appointment for the Spirit, keeping an eye on the 2026 season, as his tenure will start from 1 October 2025.
While talking about his role, Bobat claimed that it is an opportunity to shape the cricketing future of the franchise. “It’s an honour to join London Spirit at such an exciting time. The opportunity to shape the cricketing future of this franchise, working with MCC and our new partners, the Tech Titans, is incredibly exciting. I’m looking forward to building something special — on and off the field,” he said.
Bobat’s appointment comes at the start of a new ownership chapter for the Lord’s-based franchise. The MCC now have 51% share of the franchise, with the remaining 49% owned by US-based tech investment group Tech Titans.
London Spirit chairman Julian Metherell also showed excitement over the appointment of Bobat, stating: “Today marks a significant moment for London Spirit. Mo Bobat brings unmatched expertise and vision to the role of Director of Cricket, and we’re thrilled to welcome him. At the same time, retaining the London Spirit name reflects our belief in the identity that’s been built — one that resonates with the capital, our fans, and our values. We now look ahead to a new era, with fresh energy and clear purpose.”
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