Trent Rockets are one of the sides who have been forced into a coaching change as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming was due to take charge of the men’s team, but has opted out of the inaugural year, with former England head coach Andy Flower taking up the mantle instead.
The 53-year-old led England to number one in the Test rankings in 2011, and that was after success in the Twenty20 World Cup in 2010.
He has experience in franchise leagues all around the world, including the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and Indian Premier League (IPL), and he steered Maratha Arabians to T10 League glory in 2019.
The former Zimbabwe international is known as a tough cookie, and demands high standards from his players. Flower is big on data and hired England analyst Nathan Leamon to work alongside him at Multan Sultans in the PSL so expect his side to be well prepared.
The women’s team is being led by former England international Salliann Beams.
Since retiring in 2008, she has held numerous coaching roles. She is currently in charge of Australian side Tasmanian Tigers, and leads Hobart Hurricanes in the Women’s Big Bash. Under her guidance the Hurricanes have finished bottom twice and second-bottom once.
The 37-year-old has had more success in England, having coached Loughborough Lightning to a second and third-placed finish in the Kia Super League during her three-year tenure from 2016 to 2018.