Kevin Pietersen has sensationally backed the man who effectively ended his international career to become England’s next coach. Can England bring back Andy Flower now that he’s changed and in line with the modern day player? He’s winning leagues so really does get the modern day player. Thoughts?’Pietersen has previously been highly critical of Zimbabwean Flower, branding him a mood hoover in the England dressing room. McCullum’s ECB contract runs until the end of the 2027 Ashes, but as England’s players left Australia, he admitted there may be ‘someone better’ for the job of head coach.

Source: Daily Mail January 09, 2026 12:21 UTC