Former England captain Nasser Hussain has thrown his weight behind Andy Flower as a possible candidate for the vacant England white-ball head coach place. The previous Zimbabwean batter has loved immense success as a coach in recent times, and Hussain believes his expertise and experience make him a great match for the position.
Andy Flower’s evolution
Hussain acknowledged that there could be some resistance to appointing Flower as a result of his earlier stint as England’s coach. Nonetheless, he emphasised that the previous batter has advanced considerably since then.
“Some would view (Flower) as a backward step – ‘by no means return, you’re going again to a former England coach’ – however I feel Andy has moved on. Andy was very anti-franchise and IPL, however that was a really very long time in the past. Now he has travelled the world, profitable for many franchises and doing a little actually good issues,” Hussain informed the PA information company.
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Flower’s confirmed monitor file
Flower’s teaching CV boasts a formidable array of achievements. He has led numerous groups to success, showcasing his skill to adapt to completely different taking part in situations and cultural environments. His expertise within the T20 format, significantly in franchise cricket, aligns effectively with the calls for of contemporary white-ball cricket.
“He is a superb coach. You simply have to have a look at his CV and, if Rob Key obtained Andy Flower’s CV out, there may be hardly a greater possibility than that, however once more it’s if Andy needs to do it. I simply take a look at one of the best particular person for the job, easy as that. I’ve labored with Kumar and (he has a) good mind. I’ve performed and seen Andy Flower, good player-coach, good man,” he added.
Discovering the precise candidate
Whereas Hussain is clearly impressed by Flower’s credentials, he additionally highlighted the significance of discovering a coach who’s genuinely within the position. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confronted challenges in attracting top-quality coaches previously, and guaranteeing that the precise candidate shouldn’t be solely certified but additionally motivated is essential.
“They’re all excellent candidates and I repeat the job shouldn’t be a lot discovering the candidate, it’s discovering the candidate that really needs to do the job,” the Former English captain said.
Because the ECB continues its seek for a brand new white-ball head coach, Andy Flower’s identify is prone to be excessive on the shortlist. His confirmed monitor file and skill to adapt to fashionable cricket make him a compelling candidate.
Nonetheless, the ultimate determination will in the end rely upon whether or not he’s fascinated by returning to worldwide cricket and whether or not the ECB imagine he’s one of the best particular person to steer the England white-ball crew to future success.