Andrew Flintoff Named Sydney Thunder Men's Head Coach
Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff will coach Sydney Thunder in Australia's Big Bash for the next two seasons. He leaves his England Lions role early and replaces the previous coach.
The BbcAndrew Flintoff has been appointed Sydney Thunder men's head coach in Australia's Big Bash, marking his first overseas T20 league role. The 48-year-old has served as England Lions full-time coach since 2024. He will depart their South Africa tour early to begin the new position.
Flintoff signed a two-season deal and replaces the prior coach. The England and Wales Cricket Board approved the move, viewing it as a development opportunity. The Big Bash schedule remains unannounced. England Lions are scheduled to stay in South Africa until a four-day match on 18 December.
“I can't wait to get over there and get started.”
I'm looking at this with a lot of optimism.
“This is a huge day in the history of Sydney Thunder, and the BBL more broadly. Thunder finished as runners-up in the previous season under captain David Warner. Flintoff previously coached Northern Superchargers in The Hundred for two seasons, achieving fourth- and third-place finishes before not being retained after a change in franchise ownership.”
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