Return of the Mac…Rae!
Jersey Cricket is delighted to announce the return of Neil MacRae as Director of Cricket, marking the homecoming of a familiar and highly respected figure in the island’s cricket community.
Neil previously served Jersey Cricket for over a decade as Director of Cricket and Men’s National Team Head Coach, leading the side through a period of outstanding progress both on and off the field. Under his leadership, Jersey achieved multiple ICC tournament successes, developed a robust player pathway, and helped establish Jersey as a competitive and respected team among associate nations.
Latterly, Neil has been Head Coach of the Netherlands Women’s national team, guiding the squad through an important stage of its development and gaining valuable experience in the women’s game. Now returning to Jersey Cricket, Neil will oversee all performance programmes, player development pathways, and coaching structures across the men’s and women’s games, whiledriving the long-term strategy for sustainable success on the international stage.
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Jersey Cricket Chairman, John Harris, said:
“We are absolutely delighted to welcome Neil back to Jersey Cricket. His influence on the game here over many years has been immense as he was central to our recent growth and success as an organisation and as a cricketing nation. Neil combines technical excellence with genuine passion for cricket in Jersey, and his recent experience in international women’s cricket adds another valuable dimension to our programme. His return signals our ambition to keep building and pushing for even higher standards.”
Jersey Cricket Chief Executive, Sarah Gomersall said:
“Neil’s return is fantastic news for everyone involved in Jersey Cricket. He knows our environment inside out and brings a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed at our level. His track record in developing players and coaches speaks for itself. This year is particularly important for the men’s team as they aim to complete the ICC Challenge League round and secure a place in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-Off, and Neil will play a key role in helping them achieve that goal.”
Neil MacRae, Director of Cricket, said:
“It’s a real privilege to be returning to Jersey Cricket. The island holds a special place for me, and I’m proud of everything we achieved together during my previous time here. To come back, with new experiences from working in international women’s cricket, and to help drive the next stage of development is something I’m genuinely excited about. Jersey Cricket has a strong foundation, passionate people, and real ambition. I’m looking forward to getting started and building on that momentum.