Coaching in cricket has evolved dramatically over the past few decades. From the informal, experience-led approaches of the 1990s and early 2000s to today’s more structured, player-centred environments, the role of the coach continues to shift. But where might it go next?

Paul Shaw has spent time reflecting on this journey, examining how coaching has developed, what has driven that change, and what the future might hold for the game.

In the final episode of series three, he joins Tim Dellor to explore the evolution of cricket coaching, from past practices to modern methods, and considers how coaches can continue to adapt in an ever-changing landscape.

Sajid Mahmood enjoyed a successful career, representing England across all formats before moving into coaching.

Now based at a West London school, he works closely with academy bowlers.

He discusses what he looks for in young fast bowlers, how he uses competition to drive development, and his enjoyment of coaching areas of the game he didn’t focus on as a player.

John Abrahams scored 13,560 runs for Lancashire between 1973 and 1988.

After captaining Lancashire to List A success, John went on to spend more than 30 years in a range of coaching roles with the ECB.

Widely respected across the game, he shares his approach to developing the art of captaincy, highlighting the importance of investing time and energy into nurturing the next generation of on-field leaders.