Andrew Flintoff has stepped down from his position as England Lions head coach.
The previous England captain had been in cost for nearly two years after he bought again concerned in cricket in 2024 following a automotive crash on BBC present Prime Gear.
Flintoff has since held a number of roles inside the England and Wales Cricket Board set-up.
Nonetheless, with a training stint on the horizon with Massive Bash League franchise Sydney Thunder, the 48-year-old has left the organisation.
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Pleasure
“Sadly I’ve made the choice to step away from my position with the Lions,” Flintoff stated.
“Not solely have I loved my time having the chance to work with one of the best younger cricketers within the nation, however have taken nice delight in seeing them develop.
“I’d prefer to thank the coaches and employees for all their ardour, tireless work and assist they provide day-after-day.
“Particularly, Ed Barney who I’ve beloved working with and was so fortunate to have as a efficiency director, and clearly Rob (Key) for trusting me with one of the crucial necessary roles in English cricket.
“I can’t wait to get began with the Thunder later within the yr and see the place teaching takes me.”
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Rework
Flintoff has been England Lions head coach for 23 months, however frolicked with England’s senior white-ball groups and was a part of the backroom employees on the 2024 T20 World Cup.
The previous Lancashire all-rounder additionally coached The Hundred franchise Northern Superchargers for 2 seasons and can proceed his journey this winter with Sydney Thunder.
Flintoff was set to overlook the top of England Lions’ tour of South Africa attributable to his maiden BBL job, however that problem is now not an issue for the ECB.
Ed Barney, ECB males’s efficiency director, stated: “Fred has helped to rework the Lions atmosphere right into a programme that has had a serious impression on younger gamers.”
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Surroundings
He continued: “By creating an atmosphere that each helps and pushes excellence always he has helped carry ahead a brand new era of younger gamers.
“Coaches have additionally flourished alongside him, whether or not early of their teaching journey or with many years of expertise, and he has constantly maximised the experience across the group.
“We want him one of the best within the subsequent stage of his teaching profession and stay up for a time he returns to the English sport.”
Mike Yardy will coach Skilled County Membership Choose XI in a four-day match with Pakistan, which begins at Beckenham on Wednesday.
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