Freddie Flintoff has landed a new job as he steps into the coaching world after being placed in charge of the England Lions. The former captain has returned to cricket over the past year, serving as assistant coach at this summer’s T20 World Cup and leading Northern Superchargers in the most recent edition of the Hundred. Flintoff has recently been seen at the test side at the Kia Oval for a match against Sri Lanka and has now agreed to take on the Lions for the next four series.
The former Cricketer has also signed up for winter tours of South Africa and Australia as well as summer fixtures against India A and Zimbabwe. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andrew Flintoff (@aflintoff11) Freddie Flintoff lands new job Discussing his new role, Flintoff said: "I’m incredibly excited to take on this role with the England Lions." Adding: "It’s a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the best up-and-coming talent in the country and to help shape the future of the men’s game.
"The Lions programme has always been a vital stepping stone for players pushing for international success, and I’m honoured to be part of that journey. “The future of the game in England is in excellent health. There is a wealth of talent emerging, and I’m looking forward to helping these players reach their full potential.
"It’s an exciting time for English cricket, and I’m passionate about inspiring the next generation to take the sport forward. We’ve got a strong foundation,.