Peter Fulton has been appointed as the new head coach of Middlesex Cricket, replacing Dane Vilas, who was serving in an interim capacity. Fulton, a former New Zealand batter, has signed a three-year contract and will start his duties in early March ahead of the 2026 season. He previously served as the head coach of Canterbury, leading them to several titles, including the Plunket Shield and Ford Trophy. Fulton also worked as New Zealand's batting coach and has a proven track record of producing international players. Peter Fulton has been appointed as the new head coach of Middlesex Cricket, replacing Richard Johnson, who stepped down in June due to a tough start in the Championship and T20 Blast. Dane Vilas took over as interim coach for the remainder of the 2025 season, guiding the team to fourth place in Division Two of the Championship and the quarter-finals of the One-Day Cup. "I am delighted to be joining Middlesex Cricket. I have always followed county cricket and wanted an opportunity to be a part of it," Fulton said. "The club has a rich history, and I can't wait to arrive and get to work on building a cricket team of which the club and supporters can continue to be very proud of." Alan Coleman, Middlesex's director of cricket, added: "I am delighted to be welcoming Peter to Middlesex Cricket, and I look forward to working closely with him over the coming years. Middlesex Cricket's search for a new head coach has ended with Peter Fulton, who brings a proven track record of success and a talent for producing international players. His experience leading Canterbury to titles and developing Black Caps players aligns with Middlesex's ambitions for the coming seasons. Fulton, a former New Zealand batter, brings a wealth of experience, having led Canterbury to several titles, including the Plunket Shield and Ford Trophy. He'll start his new role in early March, ahead of the 2026 season.