Mick Lewis, the former Australia seam bowler, has been appointed as the new men’s bowling coach for Yorkshire on a three-year deal. Lewis, 50, moves to Headingley after previously working with his former Essex head coach, Anthony McGrath, who also made the switch to Yorkshire. Lewis will begin his role at the end of February, just ahead of Yorkshire’s pre-season tour of Abu Dhabi in March.
Before joining Yorkshire, Lewis spent time at Chelmsford, where he coached bowlers like Jamie Porter and Sam Cook, helping Essex achieve three top-four finishes in the County Championship and a spot in the Vitality Blast Finals Day. Prior to his time at Essex, Lewis was head bowling coach at Victoria, where he contributed to four Sheffield Shield titles. He also has experience in the Big Bash League, having worked with the Melbourne Stars and Renegades.
During his playing career, Lewis claimed 460 wickets across all formats, including 11 wickets in nine ODIs for Australia. His last appearance, however, became infamous when he conceded 113 runs in 10 overs, a record for the most expensive ODI analysis at the time.
Lewis expressed excitement about joining Yorkshire, highlighting the opportunity to work with talented bowlers like Ben Coad, Ben Cliff, George Hill, and Jafer Chohan. McGrath praised Lewis for his wealth of experience, stating that his expertise will greatly benefit the club’s bowlers. Yorkshire’s General Manager of Cricket, Gavin Hamilton, also welcomed Lewis, confident that his appointment will strengthen the team’s competitive edge ahead of the 2025 season.
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