IPL 2022: Andy Flower steps down as Punjab Kings assistant coach, anticipated to land position in considered one of 2 new groups

IPL 2022: Former Zimbabwe captain Andy Flower was assistant coach for Punjab Kings within the 2021 season and is now anticipated to take up a place within the teaching employees of considered one of two new groups set to characterize Lucknow and Ahmedabad. Andy Flower is predicted to take up a much bigger position at one of many two new IPL franchises. (Reuters Photo)HIGHLIGHTSThe 2020 season was Flower’s first yr with an IPL staffFlower was England’s coach for almost a decadeFlower could possibly be given a much bigger position in one of many two new IPL groupsAndy Flower has resigned as assistant coach of the Punjab Kings forward of the 2022 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Flower, the previous Zimbabwe captain, had joined Punjab for his debut stint within the IPL forward of the 2020 season.

The 53-year-old, thought to be the best ever Zimbabwe participant, despatched his resignation to the staff and is now anticipated to land a much bigger position in of the 2 new groups, in keeping with PTI. The cities of Lucknow and Ahmedabad will likely be represented by two further groups within the 2022 season.Earlier, KL Rahul, who has been Punjab Kings’ captain for the previous two seasons, selected to not proceed with the staff. Rahul is predicted to be captain of the brand new Lucknow franchise.It stays to be seen if Flower stays as head coach of CPL franchise Saint Lucia Kings, which is owned by similar consortium that owns Punjab Kings. Saint Lucia completed runners-up in 2020 and 2021 season.Flower was head coach for England for half a decade. During his time with the England staff, Flower led the facet to the T20 World Cup title in 2010 and primary spot within the Test rankings.Wasim Jaffer was Punjab’s batting coach final season and Jonty Rhodes fielding coach. Punjab have retained solely two gamers – Mayank Agarwal and Arshdeep Singh – forward of the mega public sale in January. They will likely be eyeing a bunch of children on the public sale together with some established names.Click right here for IndiaToday.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.