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Flintoff named Sydney Thunder men's head coach
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Flintoff named Sydney Thunder men's head coach

BBC Sport · Jun 2, 2026, 9:18 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Flintoff played for England between 1998 and 2009
  • Legendary former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has been named Sydney Thunder men's head coach in Australia's Big Bash, his first role in an overseas T20 league.
  • Flintoff, 48, has been England Lions' full-time coach since 2024 and will leave their tour of South Africa early to take up the role with Thunder.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Flintoff played for England between 1998 and 2009

Legendary former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has been named Sydney Thunder men's head coach in Australia's Big Bash, his first role in an overseas T20 league.

Flintoff, 48, has been England Lions' full-time coach since 2024 and will leave their tour of South Africa early to take up the role with Thunder.

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