Andrew Flintoff, leading candidate for England’s white-ball coach role

Andrew Flintoff, the charismatic former England all-rounder, is emerging as a leading candidate for England’s white-ball coach role, with Matthew Mott poised to step down. Alongside Flintoff, Michael Hussey, who served as England’s batting consultant during their T20 World Cup 2022 triumph, is also in contention. Previously, there were rumors that Eoin Morgan, England’s 2019 World Cup-winning captain, might assume the role, but he has publicly dismissed such speculation, shifting the focus to Flintoff and Hussey.

Flintoff, currently head coach of Northern Superchargers, has garnered positive reviews from players. In addition to the coaching change, England’s white-ball captaincy is also in flux, with Jos Buttler set to depart. Potential candidates for the captaincy include Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, and Harry Brook, as England prepares for the crucial Champions Trophy in 2025.