Stephen David Parry, born in Manchester, is Essex Women's Head Coach, having joined the Club in December 2025.
Parry is a former English professional cricketer who moved into coaching after his retirement from the professional game in 2020. With an impressive record as a white-ball specialist for Lancashire, Parry has used his experience to develop his coaching career and now joined Essex Cricket on a three-year deal at the end of 2025.
Parry spent all his career with Lancashire, where he became known as a skilful left-arm spinner and is their all-time leading T20 wicket-taker. His white-ball success with Lancashire earned him England recognition in 2014 and 2015, during which he played in both ODI and T20I formats, including the 2014 T20 World Cup in Bangladesh. He also represented Brisbane Heat in the 2014/15 Big Bash League.
After retiring in 2020, in which he was awarded a testimonial year with Lancashire, Parry transitioned into coaching, joining Lancashire Women, under the former women’s regional structure based at Emirates Old Trafford.
Throughout Parry’s journey with Lancashire Women, he had a large influence on the squad, aiding them to develop and grow into a more competitive team and helping them achieve the double in the 2025 domestic season.
Since the introduction of The Hundred competition in 2020, Parry has spent four years with the Manchester Originals, including two as head coach. Having worked closely with world-class talent, he is now excited to bring this experience to drive further success for Essex Women.
Parry is committed to developing players who can win games under pressure - across the Essex Women’s first team, Academy, Pathway, and age-group squads.
