England have sacked head coach Jon Lewis following a shambolic Ashes series in which they suffered a 16-0 clean sweep against Australia. Lewis, who was appointed in November 2022, has been removed after a review of the tour led by England director of women's cricket Clare Connor.

Jon Lewis has been axed as head coach of England Women, paying the price for his team’s abject Ashes whitewash. Lewis’ position has been hanging by a thread ever since his side were thrashed 16-0 in their multi-format series Down Under at the start of the year.

"I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as England Women's head coach," Lewis said in a statement. "Unfortunately I won't be able to finish this incredibly challenging but enjoyable jo