Essex Cricket are happy to share that former Essex Men’s opening batter, Nick Browne, has agreed terms to become Essex Women’s Assistant Coach and Batting Lead.
Browne, 34, announced his retirement from professional cricket at the conclusion of the 2025 season, bringing a close to a distinguished career that spanned more than a decade, over 200 appearances, and multiple trophies with Essex Men.
Amassing nearly 10,000 runs across all formats, including 22 centuries, Browne now turns his focus to the next chapter of his career as he transitions into coaching. Browne will bring his extensive experience and expertise to Essex Women as he begins this new role as Assistant Coach and Batting Lead.
On his new role at the Club, Browne said: “I am really enthusiastic at this new challenge and chapter. I spent some time with Essex Women during the summer and I thoroughly enjoyed it, so to be offered the role full-time is really exciting.
“Following my retirement at the end of the season, I was determined to get into coaching and share some of the knowledge I have gained over the years.
“To be given this role by the Club is extremely fortunate and I want to thank everyone involved in trusting me as I embark on the next stage of my career.
“The group we have here is very talented and I hope that I can help deliver success for the Essex Women in the short and long term.”
On the appointment of Browne, Director of Cricket Chris Silverwood said: "Nick was the perfect fit to take on the role as Essex Women's Assistant Coach & Batting Lead and we are really happy that he has agreed terms to his new role at the Club.
"Throughout his playing career Nick displayed a tremendous amount of professionalism and dedication to his game and Essex Cricket. His professionalism, calm leadership, and deep understanding of the game makes him a more than ideal mentor for our Women's team.
"Nick will offer the ability to develop players both technically and mentally and I have every confidence that his influence, alongside Stephen Parry, will elevate our group of Essex Women cricketers and inspire them to reach new heights."
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