Mark Lane (cricketer, born 1968)

Mark Geoffrey Lane (born 26 January 1968) is a retired English cricketer, who was the head coach of the England women's cricket team between 2008 and 2013.

Mark Lane
Personal information
Full name
Mark Geoffrey Lane
Born (1968-01-26) 26 January 1968
Aldershot, Hampshire, England
BattingRight-handed
RoleWicketkeeper
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1995–2001Berkshire
Career statistics
Competition List A
Matches 8
Runs scored 74
Batting average 37.00
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 24*
Catches/stumpings 10/3
Source: Cricinfo, 21 September 2010

Lane made six appearances in List A cricket for Berkshire County Cricket Club between 1996 and 2001, scoring 74 runs and claiming 13 dismissals as wicket-keeper.[1] He also played for Hampshire and Surrey's second elevens, before becoming a coach with Surrey.

He became coach of the England women's team on 16 April 2008, following the sudden resignation of Mark Dobson midway through a tour of Australia and New Zealand.[2] He coached England to victories in both the 2009 World Cup and Twenty/20 Championship.

References

  1. "Mark Lane player profile". CricketArchive. Retrieved 9 March 2009.
  2. "Mark Lane named England women's coach". ESPNcricinfo. 16 April 2008. Retrieved 9 March 2009.


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