- Andrew Flintoff has stepped down as head coach of the England Lions after almost two years in the role.
- The former England all-rounder was highly regarded for his work in developing the country's brightest young cricketing talents.
- Flintoff is leaving to take up a new coaching position with the Sydney Thunder in Australia's Big Bash League this winter.
- His departure comes shortly after Rob Key, the ECB's managing director, praised his coaching and tipped him as a potential future England head coach.
- Mike Yardy, a former Sussex and England all-rounder, will temporarily take charge for an upcoming Professional County Club Select XI match.
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