Andy Flower steps back from England Test job consideration
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 11:28 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Andy Flower has officially ruled himself out of contention for the England Test coaching role, as confirmed on July 17, 2026. He had discussions with England men's managing director Rob Key but will not pursue the position further. This decision follows a period of speculation regarding potential candidates to replace the current coaching staff, as England seeks to strengthen its performance in Test cricket. The England cricket team continues to search for a suitable coach ahead of important series this summer.
- •Andy Flower held talks with Rob Key about the England Test job
- •Flower rules himself out of the coaching position
- •England is seeking a replacement for the current Test coach
- •The announcement comes during preparations for summer series
- 12:25 PMYahoo Sports — Flower rules himself out as England seek Test coach
- 12:15 PMBBC Sport — Flower rules himself out as England seek Test coach
- 11:28 AMESPNcricinfo — Andy Flower rules himself out of England Test job running
"Andy Flower rules himself out of the running to replace Brendon McCullum as head coach of the England Test team.
"Andy Flower rules himself out of the running to replace Brendon McCullum as head coach of the England Test team.
"Flower has spoken with England men's managing director Rob Key but won't be in contention
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 12:25 PMFlower rules himself out as England seek Test coach
Andy Flower rules himself out of the running to replace Brendon McCullum as head coach of the England Test team.
- BBC SportJul 17, 2026, 12:15 PMFlower rules himself out as England seek Test coach
Andy Flower rules himself out of the running to replace Brendon McCullum as head coach of the England Test team.
- ESPNcricinfoJul 17, 2026, 11:28 AMAndy Flower rules himself out of England Test job running
Flower has spoken with England men's managing director Rob Key but won't be in contention
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