Andrew Flintoff has resigned as head coach of the England Lions after less than two years to become head coach of Sydney Thunder in Australia's Big Bash League. Mike Yardy will take charge for the upcoming fixture against Pakistan.
Andrew Flintoff has resigned as England Lions head coach with immediate effect to balance his upcoming BBL role, TV commitments, and family life, just before a warm-up match against Pakistan.
Jersey-born batter Asa Tribe scored a century for England Lions against South Africa A, strengthening his case for a senior England call-up. Tribe's resilient performance, including an unbeaten 88 overnight and a century on Sunday, helped stabilize the Lions' second innings after a first-innings collapse.
Henry Crocombe and Mitchell Stanley named in England Lions squad to face South Africa A, as England's pace-bowling department evolves post-Ashes retirements.
