Australia women's cricket coach Mott extends stay

Matw Mott extended his contract as head coach of Australian women's team Wednesday through to end of 2021 one-day World Cup in New Zealand. 46-year-old, who has been at helm since 2015, has been instrumental in steering Australia to become world's top team in one-day and Twenty20 cricket.

"Matt is regarded as one of game's elite coaches across cricket-playing world," Cricket Australia executive general manr Ben Oliver said.

"On his watch, women's game in Australia has grown immeasurably. Matt has played a leading role in that evolution." Mott led Australia to victory in 2018 Twenty20 World Cup, with his team defending ir crown on home soil in February.

"Coaching this group has been one of most rewarding experiences of my life and I'm delighted to have been given opportunity to continue in role," said Australian-born Mott.

T20 World Cup begins in Sydney on February 21 when Australia face India.