Johann Myburgh will be the new Surrey women’s Head Coach as the team starts the new era of women’s cricket.
Myburgh has been Head Coach at the South East Stars since 2021, guiding the team to triumph in the 2021 Charlotte Edwards Cup.
During a 20-year playing career, Myburgh played in the UK with Hampshire, Durham and Somerset before he retired in 2018 with over 12,000 career runs.
A hallmark of Myburgh’s coaching tenure at the Stars was the aggressive brand of cricket the team played, with the team reaching the finals of both the T20 and 50-over competitions this year.
The Stars have also seen opportunities given to talented young players to rise through the ranks to senior level, with Ryana Macdonald-Gay making her England debut this summer, alongside team-mate Paige Scholfield who has also developed significantly since joining the Stars in 2023.
Myburgh has been part of the Oval Invincibles coaching team for all four years of the Hundred, including the team’s back-to-back victories in the first two editions of the competition.
Johann Myburgh said “This is a really exciting time for the women’s game and for this group of players. There’s been a lot of hard work done over the last four years and we will look to take that forward as we become Surrey.
“I want us to continue to play an exciting and fearless brand of cricket and play with freedom. With the support of the Club, I am looking forward to seeing the strides the team can make out on the field.”
Emma Calvert, Director of Women’s Cricket at Surrey CCC, said “I am delighted that Johann has agreed to join us as our Surrey Women’s Head Coach. Johann has a wealth of experience and has already helped our girls progress so much during his time as Head Coach of South East Stars.
“The time and care he puts into ensuring each player has the development opportunity they need is second to none and I am confident he will bring this to the Three Feathers as we enter the next chapter of the women’s game at Surrey.”
