Summary
Andrew Flintoff, known as Freddie, has decided not to continue as the coach of the Northern Superchargers in The Hundred cricket tournament. He declined the offer from the new owners, the Sun Group, citing salary concerns and wanting to feel valued. Flintoff has been the Superchargers' coach for the past two years.
Key Facts
- Andrew Flintoff, a former England all-rounder, will not return as Northern Superchargers coach.
- Flintoff led the team to fourth place in 2024 and reached the Eliminator this summer.
- He decided to leave after negotiating with the new owners, Sun Group, and turning down their salary offer.
- Flintoff is currently the head coach of the England Lions development side.
- Sun Group, based in India, took over as new owners of the Superchargers and are involved with other teams, including Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- Yorkshire sold its entire stake in the Hundred franchise to Sun Group this year.
- Flintoff has expressed his disappointment that he could not continue the progress made with the team over the last two years.
