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Andy Flower Rules Out England Test Coaching Role
17 Jul
Summary
- Andy Flower has officially withdrawn his name from consideration for the England Test coach position.
- Flower cited his current satisfaction with coaching roles at Royal Challengers Bengaluru and London Spirit.
- He previously served as England's head coach from 2009 to 2014, achieving Ashes success.

Andy Flower has announced he will not be applying for the vacant England Test head coach position. The former England coach confirmed his decision after speaking with Rob Key, the managing director of men's cricket at the ECB.
Flower expressed contentment with his current coaching roles, including leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to IPL titles in 2025 and 2026, and coaching Trent Rockets to a Hundred title in 2022. He is also currently coaching London Spirit.
Reflecting on his past experience, Flower stated that he had an amazing time as England's head coach between 2009 and 2014, which included three Ashes wins. However, he emphasized that he is comfortable with his present responsibilities and has chosen to stay with his current organizations.