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Haynes steps down as Sixers general manager

Former Australia vice-captain to leave the Sydney Sixers as she and her family relocate overseas…

By Laura Jolly · Cricket Australia

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 12:01 AM

Key Things to Know

Rachael Haynes is stepping down as Sydney Sixers general manager to relocate to the United Kingdom.
Hayden McIntosh has been named interim general manager for the upcoming WBBL and BBL seasons.
Haynes' partner Leah Poulton recently took over as England's managing director of women's cricket.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Rachael Haynes is stepping down as general manager of the Sydney Sixers at the end of the month as she prepares to relocate to the United Kingdom with her family. Haynes, a former Australia vice-captain, had held the leadership role since early 2024. Hayden McIntosh has been named interim general manager to oversee the upcoming WBBL and BBL seasons.

The overseas move follows Haynes' partner, Leah Poulton, taking a position as England's new managing director of women's cricket with the ECB. McIntosh will manage commercial and consumer operations alongside Cricket NSW's Greg Mail, with the search for a permanent replacement scheduled to begin in early 2027.

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