Andy Flower has ruled himself out of the running to replace Brendon McCullum as head coach of the England Test team. McCullum was dismissed from the red-ball role earlier this month following a period of poor performance and several controversial off-field incidents, though he continues to lead England's white-ball squads.
Flower, who previously served as England head coach from 2009 to 2014, led the team to three Ashes victories, including their most recent away series triumph in 2010-11. He departed the role after a 5-0 series defeat in Australia.
Currently, Flower is the head coach of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, guiding them to Indian Premier League titles in 2025 and 2026. He also won The Hundred with Trent Rockets in 2022 and is now coaching London Spirit. Despite engaging in discussions with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) regarding the Test coaching vacancy, Flower has decided to remain with his current commitments.
"I have spoken to the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board). I am aware of the head coach vacancy of the England national team," Flower stated at a media day for London Spirit. "I have spoken with [managing director of men's cricket] Rob [Key] at the ECB on that topic. The bottom line for me is I'm very happy in the work that I'm doing at the moment.
"I work for a couple of really good organisations, with really good teams around me and I'm really comfortable with what I'm doing at the moment.
"I've worked with England before and I had an amazing time. I had the privilege to be England head coach and represent England a number of years ago and I remember those years really fondly.
"It would be a privilege for me or anyone else to be the Test coach. For me at this time, I'm really comfortable with what I'm doing and I'm going to stick with doing that."
When asked directly if he had withdrawn his interest, Flower confirmed, "I have, yes."