The Guardian (Free subscription) | 07/11/2009
• Bowler's routine tumble could have serious consequences • Kevin Pietersen arrives to join tour party on Tuesday England's happy startstart to their tour of South Africa was shattered today when Stuart Broad arrived in Kimberley with his right arm in a sling. What had appeared to be little more than a routine tumble in the field yesterday in the opening warm-up match in Bloemfontein has...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
England's latest hope at No7 is ready to stake his claim with bat and ball in South Africa English cricket seems to have been searching for a proper all-rounder for most of the past 101 years, since WG Grace played the last of his 44 seasons. The latest applicant, following Andrew Flintoff's retirement, has not yet played a Test, has scored seven centuries in seven years of county cricket and has...
The Corridor (a cricket blog) (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
Rich Abbott is new here, and a young aspiring writer. Don’t flame him too readily yet Andy Flower (quoted in yesterday’s Telegraph): “I think there is scope for looking at the statistics side of the game and using it more intelligently. If you look at some of the stats the Americans compile and study – and [...]
ShareSport (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
Written by Dan Etchells. Andrew Flintoff’s decision to reject an England contract has caused quite a stir in the cricketing world. You can certainly see why he doesn’t want to be tied to the England and Wales Cricket Board as it gives him the best of both worlds. He can pick and choose which games he plays for England and can also compete in the various Twenty20 franchise competitions around...
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 31/10/2009
English cricket has two topclass leaders in Strauss and Flower.
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009
The England coach believes his side are ready for South Africa's 'serious challenge' while Kevin Pietersen continues his rehab Kevin Pietersen batted for the first time since high summer in the nets at Lord's today and for Andy Flower it was clearly a case of absence making the heart grow fonder. "Kevin brings us a superb record, flair, confidence and the ability to counterattack," the England...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 23/10/2009
• England manager attends Global Sport Summit • 'You can take aspects of all sports into football' Fabio Capello has revealed that the coaching style he hopes will inspire England to win the World Cup in South Africa next summer draws heavily from techniques he has picked up from interest in volleyball, baseball, rugby union and ice hockey. The Italian was appointed by Silvio Berlusconi...
BBC News (Free subscription) | 17/10/2009
Steve Harmison says the decision to drop him from England's squad to tour South Africa came despite positive talks with coach Andy Flower.
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 06/10/2009
• Injury puts all-rounder out of Delhi Daredevils campaign • Andy Flower: 'He has picked up a little niggle in his buttock' England all-rounder Paul Collingwood has withdrawn from the Champions League due to a torn muscle in one of his buttocks. Collingwood, 33, was due to play for his Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Daredevils in the two-week club tournament, which starts on Thursday....
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 03/10/2009
• Coach disappointed by defeat to Australia • Denly and Morgan set to remain in squad England's coach Andy Flower intends to persevere with England's developing one-day team following their Champions Trophy elimination. Although they were knocked out by holders Australia in the semi-final last night, Flower believes there were plenty of encouraging signs, including the qualification from...
ECB (Free subscription) | 03/10/2009
Team director Andy Flower insists England must not let defeat by Australia in the Champions Trophy semi-final deter them from playing positive cricket.
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 01/10/2009
• Broad complained of tightness during defeat to New Zealand • All-rounder managed just two minutes of practice today Stuart Broad looks increasingly doubtful to take part in England's Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia tomorrow after undergoing a scan on his gluteal region this morning. The all-rounder complained of tightness in his left buttock during England's Group B defeat...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 27/09/2009
• Flower would not have recalled Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews • England coach believes they can beat South Africa England coach Andy Flower has revealed that he didn't support captain Andrew Strauss's decision to reprieve Sri Lankan batsmen Angelo Mathews during the victory in the Champions Trophy on Friday night. Strauss withdrew England's appeal after Mathews had been run out following a...
Cricinfo (Free subscription) | 26/09/2009
England team director Andy Flower has said he would not have called back Angelo Mathews had be been in Andrew Strauss's position
BBC News (Free subscription) | 26/09/2009
England coach Andy Flower challenges his side to continue to raise their game and secure a place in the Champions Trophy semi-finals by beating South Africa on Sunday.
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