CHRIS READ STAYS ON AS LANCASHIRE WOMEN’S HEAD COACH UNTIL 2027
Leading the Red Rose to a Stunning 2025 Double!
🌟 Continuing the Legacy of Success 💬
Continuing the Winning Legacy
Chris Read will remain as Lancashire Women’s Head Coach until 2027 after leading the team to a spectacular 2025 double!
Following an unforgettable season that saw Lancashire Women dominate both limited-overs competitions, the club has secured Read’s leadership for two more years. His tactical brilliance and player development expertise have been instrumental in the team’s recent success.
From the Vitality T20 County Cup to the Metro Bank One Day Cup, the Red Rose enjoyed a season to remember — and Read will be back to push for more glory!
Player Profile: Christopher Mark Wells Read
Career Statistics
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 15 | 23 | 4 | 360 | 55 | 18.94 | 912 | 39.47 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 4 | 48 | 6 |
| ODIs | 36 | 24 | 7 | 300 | 30* | 17.64 | 410 | 73.17 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 6 | 41 | 2 |
| T20Is | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 13.00 | 11 | 118.18 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| FC | 349 | 526 | 87 | 16361 | 240 | 37.26 | – | – | 26 | 92 | – | – | 1051 | 53 |
| List A | 333 | 265 | 74 | 5564 | 135 | 29.13 | – | – | 2 | 24 | – | – | 319 | 73 |
| T20s | 119 | 98 | 36 | 1441 | 58* | 23.24 | 1160 | 124.22 | 0 | 1 | 106 | 38 | 60 | 27 |
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 15 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| ODIs | 36 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| T20Is | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| FC | 349 | – | 96 | 90 | 0 | – | – | – | 5.62 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 333 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20s | 119 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
The Stunning 2025 Double
Vitality T20 County Cup
Lancashire Women showcased their T20 prowess with dominant performances throughout the tournament, culminating in a thrilling final victory that demonstrated their power-hitting and strategic bowling.
Metro Bank One Day Cup
The team’s consistency and depth were on full display in the 50-over format, with comprehensive victories that highlighted their all-round strength and adaptability across different conditions.
A Season to Remember
The 2025 season will be remembered as a landmark achievement for Lancashire Women’s cricket. Under Chris Read’s guidance, the team developed a winning mentality and playing style that overwhelmed opponents in both formats, establishing themselves as the team to beat in domestic women’s cricket.
The Read Effect
Coaching Philosophy
Chris Read brings a wealth of experience from his distinguished playing career and has developed a coaching style that emphasizes:
- Aggressive yet smart cricket
- Developing all-round players
- Strong team culture and unity
- Adaptability to different formats
Future Vision
With the contract extension until 2027, Read aims to build on the current success by:
- Sustaining domestic dominance
- Developing young talent
- Pushing for European success
- Building a lasting legacy
2025 Trophy Cabinet
Double Glory Achieved
Vitality T20 County Cup: Champions 2025
Format: Twenty20 Cricket
Style: Aggressive, power-based cricket
Metro Bank One Day Cup: Champions 2025
Format: 50-over Cricket
Style: Strategic, patient approach
Building on Success
“The 2025 double was just the beginning. With Chris Read at the helm until 2027, we’re building something special here at Lancashire. The players have bought into his vision, and the results speak for themselves.”
The contract extension signals the club’s commitment to sustained success and development of women’s cricket. With a solid foundation and proven leadership, Lancashire Women are poised to dominate domestic cricket while making strides in international competitions.
The Road to 2027
Sustain Success
Maintain domestic dominance across all formats
Develop Talent
Nurture the next generation of Lancashire stars
European Ambition
Compete and win in European club competitions