In a significant career shift, celebrated West Australian cricket coach Adam Voges has confirmed his next major move, stepping away from the domestic program to take the helm of the Seattle Orcas in the burgeoning Major League Cricket (MLC) competition.
From Perth to the Pacific Northwest
The 46-year-old will depart his role with WA Cricket, where he masterminded a historic and breakthrough Sheffield Shield three-peat for the state. His departure paves the way for a new chapter in the globetrotting franchise cricket circuit. Voges is set to replace fellow Australian Matthew Mott as head coach of the Seattle-based club starting from the next MLC season.
This announcement follows the recent confirmation that Voges will also serve as an assistant coach at Trent Rockets in the UK's The Hundred tournament. Industry observers suggest his exit from the full-time domestic system could now open doors to opportunities in the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL).
Building a New Legacy in Seattle
Expressing his enthusiasm for the new challenge, Voges stated he is very excited to join the Seattle Orcas. He highlighted the growth of the MLC and his commitment to working with the franchise's owners, players, and staff to bring success both on and off the field.
The Orcas, who managed just three wins from ten games and finished second-last in the recent tournament, have stated their ambition to elevate their competitive and cultural foundations under the new leadership. The squad Voges will inherit includes notable talents such as:
- His former Test teammate, David Warner.
- Australian-American paceman Cameron Gannon, who still plays under him for WA.
- International stars like West Indies' Shimron Hetmyer, South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen, and Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza.
International Ambitions Remain Alive
In an exclusive interview last week, Voges clarified that his move into the franchise world does not signal an end to his aspirations of coaching at the international level. He views this path as a different but valuable route for his professional growth.
"I hope that this experience and this path, while a different one, will continue to help my growth," Voges told The West Australian. "Where that ultimately leads me, I'm not sure. I do have ambitions to coach at international level, if those opportunities do present, but at the moment this is what the focus will be."
The confirmation of Voges' appointment on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, marks the end of a highly successful era for WA Cricket and the beginning of an intriguing new venture for one of Australia's most respected coaching minds in the expanding global T20 landscape.
