MATTHEW Mott has been told by Cricket NSW he will have to resign as Blues coach if he accepts an offer to join new Indian Premier League franchise Kochi.
Mott worked for two seasons as John Buchanan's assistant at Kolkata Knight Riders, but Gilbert said increasing demands on coaches by the IPL franchises meant it was no longer tenable for Mott to remain in charge of the Blues as well as take on another demanding role.
''It's something that we gave a go, but unfortunately, in terms of best servicing our program here, we can't have Motty away for the periods of time they would require,'' Gilbert said.
''That's the way it goes. We found when Motty was at the Knight Riders that they wanted more and more of his time and it was compromising his role here. It's not fair on our players.
''Motty has indicated to me that he wants to go through the interview process with Kochi. I respect that. But if he is offered the job and decides to accept it, then he would have to resign from the role here. Motty realises that something has to give. This is a full-time job here at Cricket NSW.''
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