Andrew Flintoff makes surprise exit as England Lions head coach after two years

Other demands meant he was unable to commit fully Mike Yardy will step in for upcoming Pakistan fixture Andrew Flintoff has decided to step down as the head coach of England Lions with immediate effect ahead of his winter spell working in Australia’s Big Bash League. The former all-rounder, 48, has been in charge of England’s second string since September 2024 and had been given the all-clear to leave this winter’s Lions tour of South Africa early to take up his new role at BBL side Sydney…