Andrew Flintoff, the current head coach of the Northern Superchargers in The Hundred, has said that he will not continue in the role. This decision follows a very public spat with the franchise’s new owners over his pay. The ex-England cricketer has been at the helm for the last two seasons. He thinks he deserves something much better than what has thus far been offered.
Flintoff, 47, was in talks with the Sun Group. This India-based media company is their principal partner, having invested recently more than £100 million to acquire a minority stake in the Hundred franchise. Flintoff had taken the Superchargers to fourth and into the Eliminator in 2024, with England white-ball captain Harry Brook joining him this summer. Even with all these successes, he found himself unappreciated.
“I genuinely don’t do it for the money, although it’s nice, but I’m worth more than just over a quarter of the salary of other head coaches,” Flintoff stated. He added, “I wasn’t encouraged they wanted me anyway, but then you want to feel valued.” After much deliberation, he decided that he would not accept their offer. Then it became apparent that the Sun Group was not going to deliver on his wishes.
From his first time on track with the Superchargers Flintoff won over Australia’s hearts. After matches in Leeds, they animatedly pursued his autographs and photos. That popularity is surely tied to all that makes Botham a legend in English cricket. He won 79 Tests and had a crucial hand in that famous 2005 Ashes win.
Flintoff still plays an important role in the success of the Superchargers. He is the manager of the England Lions development side and under serious consideration as a future head coach of the full England national team. With his impressive coaching record and rapport with players, he would certainly seem to be the right person for such a role.
We’ve seen the Hundred change now, Flintoff added, emphasizing the intentional development of the league’s new ownership. His exit from the Superchargers represents a significant shift for both parties. Today, they want to change how they approach their work moving forward.
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