Cricket nice Andrew Flintoff will get new position for England after profitable TV profession

Andrew Flintoff appointed head coach of the England Lions. File
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Cricket nice Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff was appointed head coach of the England Lions on Saturday (September 7, 2024). The previous England captain has been a profitable tv persona since ending his storied enjoying profession, however his appointment is his newest step into teaching.

“I am extremely excited to tackle this position with the England Lions. It is a incredible alternative to work with a few of the finest up-and-coming expertise within the nation and to assist form the way forward for the lads’s sport,” Flintoff mentioned.

Flintoff has signed up for the winter excursions of South Africa and Australia in addition to summer season fixtures in opposition to India A and Zimbabwe. Since returning to cricket over the previous 12 months, the 46-year-old has been an assistant coach at this summer season’s T20 World Cup.

He led the Northern Superchargers in The Hundred. He’s at the moment standing in for batting coach Marcus Trescothick for England for this week’s take a look at in opposition to Sri Lanka.

Flintoff, who was an all-rounder, performed 79 Assessments for England and was the 2005 Ashes participant of the collection.

In December 2022, Flintoff sustained facial accidents from an accident that occurred throughout filming for “Prime Gear” on the present’s take a look at observe in Surrey.

The England and Wales Cricket Board mentioned Flintoff was the “standout candidate from a pool of high-caliber candidates.”

“Andrew stood out because of his inspirational management, teaching experience, and deep understanding of the sport,” mentioned Ed Barney, the ECB males’s efficiency director.

Flintoff begins his position in October and can take cost for the upcoming 12 months. The Lions program helps to develop the following technology of cricket expertise.

“With Andrew’s steering, the best potential gamers will proceed to develop, thrive, and take their sport to new ranges,” Barney mentioned. “I am assured his affect will resonate throughout English cricket, serving to drive the sport ahead.”

Since retiring from the game — initially in 2010 after which in 2014 — Flintoff has featured in well-liked TV reveals like “Prime Gear” and “A League of Their Personal.” He additionally had a short-lived try at boxing.