Sydney Thunder have appointed former England captain Andrew Flintoff as head coach until BBL 17. Flintoff replaces Trevor Bayliss and returns to the league after playing in BBL 4. He brings international experience and coaching success with England Lions and Northern Superchargers.
New Delhi, June 2 Sydney Thunder have secured one of the most high-profile coaching appointments in Big Bash League history, naming former England captain Andrew Flintoff as the club’s head coach through to the end of BBL 17.
Flintoff succeeds Trevor Bayliss, who stepped down in February after six seasons in charge.
Coaching Background
The appointment marks Flintoff’s return to the Big Bash for the first time in more than a decade, having previously featured as a player during BBL 4.
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