Andrew Flintoff has stepped down as head coach of the England Lions.
Flintoff started within the position in September 2024, which means he leaves just below two years in.
In June it was introduced Flintoff would turn into head coach of Sydney Thunder in Australia’s Massive Bash League.
On the choice, Flintoff mentioned: “Sadly I’ve made the choice to step away from my position with the Lions. Not solely have I loved my time having the chance to work with the very best younger cricketers within the nation, however have taken nice satisfaction in seeing them develop.
“I might prefer to thank the coaches and workers for all their ardour, tireless work and assist they provide every single day. Particularly, Ed Barney who I’ve cherished working with and was so fortunate to have as a efficiency director, and clearly Rob (Key) for trusting me with one of the vital vital roles in English cricket.
“I am unable to wait to get began with the Thunder later within the yr and see the place teaching takes me.”
Ed Barney, ECB males’s efficiency director, mentioned: “Fred has helped to rework the Lions surroundings right into a programme that has had a significant affect on younger gamers. By creating an surroundings that each helps and pushes excellence always he has helped deliver 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 the very best within the subsequent stage of his teaching profession and stay up for a time he returns to the English sport.”
Mike Yardy will step in as head coach for the four-day Skilled County Membership Choose XI match in opposition to Pakistan Males, which begins at Beckenham on Wednesday August 12.
