Overview

• Mo Bobat’s tenure as Director of Cricket will commence on October 1 and marks the first major appointment under London Spirit’s new ownership structure.
• Under the ECB’s privatization plan, the Marylebone Cricket Club holds a 51% stake in the franchise while Tech Titans owns the remaining 49%.
• The franchise will keep the London Spirit name in the short term with a fresh brand identity scheduled to launch early in the 2026 season.
• Bobat brings experience as England Men’s Performance Director and as RCB’s Director of Cricket, where he helped guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to its first IPL title in 2025.
• Limited reports indicate Bobat may maintain his duties with RCB, highlighting the challenge of balancing roles across multiple leagues.