Flower rules himself out as England seek Test coach
Summary
Andy Flower has decided not to become the new head coach of the England Test cricket team. He is happy coaching his current teams and said it would be difficult to manage the England Test coaching job along with his other coaching roles.Key Facts
- Andy Flower was England’s head coach from 2009 to 2014 and helped them win the Ashes three times.
- Flower is currently coaching Royal Challengers Bengaluru and London Spirit.
- He won the Indian Premier League title in 2025 and 2026 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
- Brendon McCullum was recently removed as England's Test coach but still leads the white-ball teams.
- The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is looking for a new Test coach before the series against Pakistan in August.
- Other candidates for the role include Jonathan Trott, Richard Dawson, Stephen Fleming, and Tom Moody.
- Flower said he ruled himself out because he could not do both the England Test role and his franchise coaching jobs at the same time.
- Flower spoke with ECB officials before making his decision and said he is comfortable with his current work.
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