Flower quits as England coach

England's Andy Flower has reportedly stood down as England head coach.

Flower is to move on from his role as Test coach following England’s 5-0 Ashes whitewash this winter, it has been claimed.

He himself made it clear, after the final Test defeat in Sydney this month, that he intended to continue and try to reinvigorate England alongside captain Alastair Cook.

But the Daily Telegraph has reported that, after a meeting with the England and Wales Cricket Board’s new managing director Paul Downton yesterday, the 45-year-old will not be given the opportunity to try to make up for the miserable 2013/14 tour of Australia.