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 perfect match for the position.
Andy Flower’s evolution
Hussain acknowledged that there is likely to be some resistance to appointing Flower as a consequence 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, successful for many franchises and doing a little actually good issues,” Hussain advised the PA information company.
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Flower’s confirmed monitor file
Flower’s teaching CV boasts a powerful array of achievements. He has led varied groups to success, showcasing his means to adapt to totally different enjoying circumstances and cultural environments. His expertise within the T20 format, notably in franchise cricket, aligns effectively with the calls for of recent white-ball cricket.
“He is a superb coach. You simply have to have a look at his CV and, if Rob Key received Andy Flower’s CV out, there may be hardly a greater possibility than that, however once more it’s if Andy desires to do it. I simply take a look at the perfect particular person for the job, easy as that. I’ve labored with Kumar and (he has a) sensible mind. I’ve performed and seen Andy Flower, sensible player-coach, sensible man,” he added.
Discovering the suitable 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 making certain that the suitable candidate isn’t solely certified but additionally motivated is essential.
“They’re all superb candidates and I repeat the job isn’t a lot discovering the candidate, it’s discovering the candidate that truly desires 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 trendy cricket make him a compelling candidate.
Nonetheless, the ultimate choice will in the end depend upon whether or not he’s desirous about returning to worldwide cricket and whether or not the ECB consider he’s the perfect particular person to steer the England white-ball group to future success.
