The Sydney Thunder have parted ways with their experienced coach, Trevor Bayliss, after a five-year association, with both parties agreeing that it was time for a change after a disappointing two-win season in BBL|15. Bayliss joined the Thunder before BBL|11 and brought a wealth of international experience to the position. During his tenure, the Thunder made it to the finals thrice – in BBL|11, BBL|12, and BBL|14, narrowly missing out on a title in the latter season. However, his time with the Thunder also saw two last-place finishes, making it a mixed bag of a five-year association. Although there were some good individual performances in BBL|15, despite the 2-8 result, a change was felt necessary by the Sydney Thunder. Also Read | Aquib Nabi's 9-fer neutralized Md Shami's 8 wickets, as Jammu Kashmir reached historic Ranji Trophy finals After the review of the season, the team found an opportunity to “refresh and revitalise” their high-performance structure with the aim of developing a solid foundation for success in the coming years. View this post on Instagram A post shared by KFC Big Bash League (@bbl) The Sydney Thunder is now the second team that is looking for a new coach for BBL|16. Their local rivals, the Sydney Sixers, have also decided to part ways with their long-serving coach, Greg Shipperd, who has been with the team for 11 years and has won two championships. Thunder General Manager Trent Copeland said in a statement: "TB's (Trevor Bayliss') experience in winning World Cups, coaching different countries and IPL franchises has brought great influence on the Sydney Thunder playing group across the past five years, and the club is incredibly appreciative of everything he has helped build." He added: "Under TB's guidance, the team reached multiple finals campaigns, including a remarkable run to the Final in BBL|14. This past season's results certainly didn't go to plan, but Trevor departs with our sincere thanks and best wishes for the future. As part of our annual post‑season review, we mutually agreed that now is the right time to look at how we can refresh and revitalise our high‑performance setup and search globally for a world-class T20 head coach to take us forward to not just success in BBL|16, but prolonged success into the future." Trevor Bayliss’ first three-year contract was in serious doubt following the Sydney Thunder’s last-place finish in BBL|13, with only one win all season. Read Also | PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi Credits Sri Lankan President in India-Pakistan T20 WC 2026 Match But the club showed its confidence in him by offering him a one-year extension, and that almost proved to be a masterstroke. The Thunder went on to make the Finals the following season, coming agonizingly close to a second title. However, in the BBL|14 Final, a breathtaking innings from Mitch Owen turned the match on its head, as the Hobart Hurricanes claimed the title. The Sydney Thunder could not build on their momentum in BBL|15, as they ended up with a disappointing 2-8 record. Their two wins came against the Brisbane Heat and the Melbourne Renegades. Their win over the Renegades, which came in rain-affected conditions, was nothing short of dramatic. A breathtaking 45-run partnership in just 18 balls between Chris Green and Nic Maddinson turned out to be the clincher. Also Read | From Fan to World Cup Player: Jawadullah's Incredible Journey Coaching Resume of Bayliss State cricket head coach New South Wales: 2004-07 Big Bash head coach Sydney Sixers: 2011-15 Sydney Thunder: 2021-26 National head coach Sri Lanka: 2007-11 England: 2015-19 IPL head coach Kolkata Knight Riders: 2012-14 Sunrisers Hyderabad: 2020-21 Punjab Kings: 2023 Trophies ODI World Cup titles: One with England (2019) One-Day Cup titles: One with New South Wales (2005-06) Sheffield Shield titles: One with New South Wales (2004-05) Big Bash titles: One with Sydney Sixers (2011-12) Champions League Twenty20 Titles: One with Sydney Sixers (2011-12) IPL titles: Two with Kolkata Knight Riders (2012, 2014) Bayliss gave a statement, saying: "Across my career, I've never stayed anywhere much longer than four or five years. It feels like the right time for a fresh voice to lead the group forward. Making the Final last year was a great achievement. It was disappointing to fall just short but going that close showed how far the group had come. It was great to see the players stand up in big moments and win some tight games along the way. There have been plenty of proud moments, both from a team perspective and an individual one. Watching players perform at their best, particularly in the season we reached the final, was a privilege. Those are the things you remember as a coach." Trevor Bayliss started his BBL career with the Sydney Sixers in the inaugural season of the tournament, but was later replaced by Greg Shipperd for BBL|05. Also Read | How R. Sridhar and Vikram Rathour Helped Sri Lanka Knock Australia Out of T20 World Cup 2026 In the IPL, he has also coached teams like the Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Punjab Kings, and has made a name for himself in the T20 leagues. Before his stint in franchise cricket, Trevor Bayliss coached the New South Wales cricket team from 2004 to 2007. He later went on to coach international teams, including the Sri Lanka national cricket team (2007-2011) and the England national cricket team (2015-2019).