Andrew Flintoff resigns as England Lions Head Coach to focus on Sydney Thunder
Updated On: 08 August, 2026 03:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Andrew Flintoff has stepped down as England Lions head coach after less than two years in the role to focus on his head coaching position with BBL side Sydney Thunder

Andrew Flintoff (Pic: ECB)
Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has resigned as head coach of the England Lions, concluding his stint with the national development squad less than two years after taking charge.
Flintoff, 48, was named Lions head coach in September 2024 as he made his return to the sport following a severe accident while filming Top Gear. Moving forward, he will focus entirely on his role as head coach of Sydney Thunder in Australia's Big Bash League, a position he accepted in June, according to Cricinfo.




