'I would be very surprised': Karthik on Andy Flower becoming England Test coach
Dinesh Karthik discusses the potential for Andy Flower to become the England Test cricket coach, noting that his existing commitments to the IPL make the transition unlikely. The discussion highlights the logistical challenges of balancing international coaching roles with franchise league contracts.
Why it matters
It illustrates the growing tension between international cricket schedules and the lucrative, time-consuming nature of franchise T20 leagues.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik believes Andy Flower would be an outstanding candidate to succeed Brendon McCullum as England's Test head coach but feels the Zimbabwean is unlikely to leave the IPL franchise because of his existing commitments.England are searching for a new Test coach after McCullum stepped down from the role following a disappointing run in red-ball cricket. While he will continue to oversee England's white-ball teams, the Test side is looking for a fresh leader after the end of the 'Bazball' era.Flower, who previously guided England to the top of the ICC Test rankings and their last Ashes triumph in Australia, has emerged as one of the names linked with the vacancy.
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