Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy Flower will not be the next England Test coach (PA) (PA Archive)Andy Flower has officially withdrawn his name from consideration to become England’s next Test head coach, following direct discussions with England and Wales Cricket Board managing director Rob Key. Flower, who previously guided England to three Ashes series victories during his tenure between 2009 and 2014, had emerged as a leading candidate to replace Brendon McCullum, who departed the red-ball role last weekend.Flower’s decision is primarily due to significant scheduling conflicts arising from his current coaching commitments with Indian Premier League outfit Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Hundred side London Spirit. Flower stated he is very happy with his current roles and comfortable with his existing commitments, despite acknowledging the privilege of the England Test coach position. England must now continue their search for a successor to McCullum, as they aim to make an appointment before their three-match series against Pakistan commences on 19 August. In fullAndy Flower rules out return as England Test coach after Brendon McCullum sackingMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
England Test coach contender drops out of running to replace Brendon McCullum
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy Flower will not be the next England Test coach (PA) (PA Archive)Andy Flower has officially withdrawn his name from consideration to become England’s next Test head coach, following direct discussions with England and Wales Cricket Board managing director Rob Key. Flower, who previously guided England to three Ashes series victories during his tenure between 2009 and 2014, had emerged as a leading candidate to replace Brendon McCullum, who departed the red-ball role last weekend.Flower’s decision is primarily due to significant scheduling conflicts arising from his current coaching commitments with Indian Premier League outfit Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Hundred side London Spirit. Flower stated he is very happy with his current roles and comfortable with his existing commitments, despite acknowledging the privilege of the England Test coach position. England must now continue their search for a successor to McCullum, as they aim to make an appointment before their three-match series against Pakistan commences on 19 August. In fullAndy Flower rules out return as England Test coach after Brendon McCullum sackingMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
