London, Aug 7, 2026 (AFP) - Flintoff quits England Lions role after Sydney Thunder appointment

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2026-08-07

Andrew Flintoff said Friday he had stepped down from his role as coach of the second-string England Lions after his appointment as head coach of the Sydney Thunder in Australia's T20 Big Bash League. The former England captain had been in charge of the Lions for almost two years after he returned to cricket in 2024 following a car crash while presenting on BBC television motoring show Top Gear. "Unfortunately, I've made the decision to step away......

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