Sports · 17 July 2026

Andy Flower rules himself out of replacing Brendon McCullum as England Test coach

Andy Flower has confirmed he will not be the next England Test team head coach, despite talking to the ECB. He said he is happy with his current roles and cannot combine them with the England job. Flower, who previously led England from 2009 to 2014, wants to focus on coaching Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 July 2026 at 16:50

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