Mo Bobat has been appointed as the Director of Cricket at London Spirit and will be taking up the role from October 01, 2025.

The former England Men’s Performance Director and current Director of Cricket at Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL becomes the first major appointment as the franchise prepares for the 2026 season.

Bobat’s arrival comes as Spirit enter a new ownership era, with MCC holding 51% stake in the team and US-based tech investment group investment group Tech Titans owning the remaining 49%.

The ECB recently confirmed all eight Hundred teams will transition to private ownership. Meanwhile, London Spirit will retain its name under the new structure with a rebrand planned for early 2026.

Speaking about his new role, Mo Bobat said, “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.”

Mo Bobat is currently serving as Director of Cricket for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL, a role in which he played an important part in guiding the franchise to its long awaited maiden IPL title in 2025.

Before his IPL stint, Bobat has served as performance Director for the England Men’s Team.

Meanwhile, the chairman of London spirit added, “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.”

Mo Bobat has been praised for identifying and developing players who have thrived at the highest level. With his brilliant leadership style, along with analytical insigth, he has played a crucial role in big tournaments for top-level teams.