BBL: Melbourne Stars extend contract of experienced coach Peter Moores
The Melbourne Stars have moved quickly to make a key appointment ahead of the upcoming Big Bash League summer.
It’s two more for Peter Moores.
The Melbourne Stars have locked the experienced coach in green for a further two years.
Moores took the Stars to their first BBL finals campaign in five attempts despite starting the season 0-5 last summer.
The Stars finished the season with five consecutive wins and were largely viewed as the championship favourite before they were eliminated in the first final.
Moores, 62, has a vast coaching portfolio, including two stints as head coach of England.
He is looking forward to pairing with captain Marcus Stoinis again and won’t be “putting a limit on” what they can accomplish in 2025-26.
“I’m absolutely thrilled to sign on for another two years,” Moores said.
“I’ve already experienced some incredible moments with the club and there was no better place to be last summer than the MCG when we got on a roll.
“It was a great reminder of what this club and our members and fans are capable of.
“I was so impressed with Marcus’s leadership last year, and I expect he will only grow in that role again in BBL|15.
“Our list is in a really good place, and we’ve got a great opportunity to strengthen a couple of key areas in the upcoming draft.
“I’m not putting a limit on what we can all achieve together.”
Newly appointed general manager Max Abbott says Moores’ ability to maintain belief in the group last season despite a poor start is proof of his leadership.
“The feedback from all parts of the organisation has been overwhelmingly positive in the way Peter led the group as coach over the last two seasons,” Abbott said.
“You don’t come back from a 0-5 start to make the finals without leadership in the dressing room and that is a testament to the way Peter was able to maintain camaraderie and belief within the playing group to turn the season around.
“Peter is a world-class coach and by maintaining continuity, we’re confident the club can build on the momentum generated in the back-half of the season to hit the ground running in BBL15.”
The Stars have a later pick in the draft this season and are set to be without Englishman Ben Duckett, who will be tied up on Ashes duties.
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