Mo Bobat Appointed Director of Cricket at London Spirit

Mo Bobat has been appointed Director of Cricket at London Spirit, taking up the role from October 1, 2025. He becomes the first major appointment as the franchise prepares for the 2026 season.

New Ownership Era

London Spirit enters a new ownership era with MCC holding a 51% stake and US-based tech investment group Tech Titans owning the remaining 49%. This change comes as the ECB confirms all eight Hundred teams will transition to private ownership.

Retaining the London Spirit Name

Despite the new ownership, London Spirit will retain its name under the new structure, with a rebrand planned for early 2026.

Quotes from Mo Bobat and Julian Metherell

Mo Bobat

"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."

Julian Metherell

"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."