Andy Flower

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In all the circumstances, we have decided that we will each wear a black armband for the duration of the World Cup. In doing so we are mourning the death of democracy in our beloved Zimbabwe. In doing so we are making a silent plea to those responsible to stop the abuse of human rights in Zimbabwe. In doing so, we pray that our small action may restore sanity and dignity to our Nation.

This act led to pressure from Zimbabwe's government and Flower's retirement from Zimbabwean cricket. He later played an English county cricket season for Essex and an Australian domestic season for South Australia.

Coaching career

Flower in 2014 with the England cricket team Andy Flower.jpg
Flower in 2014 with the England cricket team

On 7 May 2007, Flower was appointed Assistant Coach of the England team, replacing Matthew Maynard. [16] The Zimbabwean joined up with Peter Moores and the rest of the squad for the first Test match against the West Indies at Lord's on 17 May 2007. Upon his appointment to this role with the ECB, Flower, having not played that season due to injury, ended his playing spell at Essex, bringing his playing career to a close.

On 15 April 2009, following England's Caribbean tour, for which he was installed as interim team director following the departure of Peter Moores, he was appointed full-time team director. [17] In the Summer of 2009, during his tenure as team director, England won The Ashes, beating Australia by two Test matches to one. In May 2010, they won the 2010 ICC World Twenty20 tournament in the West Indies. In November–January 2010/2011 England won the Ashes in Australia by three Test matches to one.

Flower was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2011 Birthday Honours for services to sport. [18] [19]

On 13 August 2011, Flower led the England cricket team to become the number one ranked team in terms of test playing countries. [20] On 22 December 2011, he was awarded the 2011 Coach of the Year in the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards.

He also successfully led England to Ashes victory in July–August 2013 winning the test series 3–0.

Flower in 2021 as the coaching consultant of the Afghanistan cricket team Andy Flower coaching.jpg
Flower in 2021 as the coaching consultant of the Afghanistan cricket team

A major blip in his coaching career was the 5–0 drubbing by Australia in November–January 2013 – 2014 Ashes series. On 31 January 2014, Flower stepped down as head coach, a position he had held for five years. From March 2014, he continued his employment with the England and Wales Cricket Board as its 'Technical Director of Elite Coaching', [21] a role that has involved mentoring English county coaches and looking at best practice in coaching and performance in other organisations. [22] Since July 2014, this role has also encompassed him being head coach of the England Lions team, [23] [24] most recently leading the side on an ODI tour of the UAE in January 2016. [25] Later in 2016, he was appointed as a batting coach of Peshawar Zalmi. [26]

In 2020, he was appointed as head coach for Multan Sultans, St Lucia Zouks and as Assistant coach for Kings XI Punjab in the IPL. In 2021 he was appointed as the head coach for Lucknow Super Giants.

In July 2022, He was appointed as head coach for Gulf Giants in International League T20. [27] On 4 August 2023, He was appointed as head coach for Royal Challengers Bangalore in Indian Premier League. [28]

Charity

In September 2007, Flower became an Ambassador for the children's charity, Hope for Children, and has assisted in raising thousands of pounds for needy children in Zimbabwe and around the world. [29] In July 2011, Flower became an Ambassador for the malignant melanoma support group, Melanoma UK, having suffered from the illness himself. He underwent surgery to remove a melanoma from his right eye in 2010. In the summer of 2012, Andy agreed to undertake another term as Ambassador to Melanoma UK. Having run the marathon in April 2012 Andy said "It wasn't a hard decision for me to continue in my role as Ambassador to Melanoma UK. They do an excellent job in patient support, fundraising and raising awareness of the dangers of the sun. I wish them continued success in the coming years and who knows, another marathon might be on the cards!" [30]

Personal life

Flower met his wife Rebecca, who is English, when playing in England. They have three children. He has spoken about the adverse impact of time away from his family due to his cricket career. [31] [32] [33]

The Daily Mirror reported in 2013 that Flower had become a British citizen. [34]

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Andy Flower

OBE
Andy Flower.png
Personal information
Full name
Andrew Flower
Born (1968-04-28) 28 April 1968 (age 55)
Cape Town, Cape Province, South Africa
NicknamePetals; Flower Power (along with brother Grant)
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingRight-arm off break
Role Wicket-keeper
International information
National side
Test debut(cap  6)18 October 1992 v  India
Last Test16 November 2002 v  Pakistan
ODI debut(cap  20)23 February 1992 v  Sri Lanka
Last ODI15 March 2003 v  Sri Lanka
ODI shirt no.33
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
Preceded by Zimbabwean national cricket captain
1993/4-5/6		Succeeded by
Preceded by Zimbabwean national cricket captain
1999/2000-2000		Succeeded by
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