On at the present time in 2009: Andy Flower appointed England group director

Andy Flower was once showed as England’s new group director on at the present time in 2009.

The South Africa-born Zimbabwe world have been running as a trainer with England for 2 years after retiring from his taking part in occupation.

An international recruitment seek ended proper again at the doorstep at Lord’s with Flower appointed as Peter Moores’ everlasting successor after performing as meantime head trainer on England’s 11-week excursion of the West Indies.

The England and Wales Cricket Board had engaged skilled head-hunting company Odgers Ray & Berndtson to spot the perfect candidate.

Possible high-profile objectives comparable to Tom Moody and Mickey Arthur dominated themselves out of the reckoning whilst Kent’s Graham Ford withdrew his software.

Flower would in the end land the function and would keep for a largely-successful five-year stint, England beating Australia 2-1 within the 2009 Ashes simply months after his appointment.

He additionally led England to the International T20 identify in 2010, the highest spot in Check cricket ratings in 2011 following a 3-1 Ashes win Down Beneath and a 3rd Ashes collection victory two years later.

A 5-0 opposite within the go back Ashes collection in 2013/14 spelt the tip of his reign as group director however Flower, who was once awarded an OBE for his products and services to recreation in 2011, persevered to paintings for the ECB in roles which concerned mentoring county coaches and training the England Lions group.