Giles’ hardworking virtues to bring best out of Eng during ODI series with India

Last Updated: Monday, January 7, 2013, 16:32

Dougie Brown, who was Ashley Giles’ assistant during their stint with English county team, Warwickshire, has said England’s new one-day coach would be able to bring the best out of the young team during their ODI series with India due to his hardworking virtues.

Cook backs new ODI coach Giles to guide Eng in ‘own way’ during India series

Last Updated: Thursday, January 3, 2013, 12:31

England captain Alastair Cook has said new one-day coach Ashley Giles would have to lead the team is his own way and not check everything with the team director, Andy Flower during their upcoming fifty-over series against India.

Flower says KP’s ‘contract extension’ no issue after brilliant performances in India

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 14:36

England coach Andy Flower has said controversial batsman Kevin Pietersen must be very proud of his contribution in team’s historic Test series win in India, and added that the South Africa born batsman’s contract extension is not an issue any more.

Pietersen impresses Flower, set to be offered a full contract

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 11:32

Kevin Pietersen is set to be offered a full central contract by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) after team director Andy Flower was impressed by the right-hander`s on and off-field behaviour and contribution in the historic Test series win in India.

‘Flower now indisputably England`s best-ever coach due to ability to adapt’

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 18:31

Andy Flower can now be called England’s best-ever coach due to his ability to adapt and change methods when they are not working, according to senior cricket writer Andy Bull.

Flower lauds England`s ability to learn and adapt

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 15:47

England cricket team`s Technical Director and chief coach Andy Flower feels his side`s ability to "learn and adapt" was the decisive factor in its 2-1 triumph over India in the just-concluded Test series.

Swann reveals Flower’s ‘pep-talk’ enthused England to Kolkata Test win

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 14:08

England off spinner Graeme Swann has revealed a fervent rallying cry from the usually soft-spoken Andy Flower to his players at lunchtime on the fourth day of the Kolkata Test against India inspired them to go on and win the match, taking an unassailable 2-1 lead in the series.

Cook applauds efforts of Ahmed, Flower

Last Updated: Sunday, December 9, 2012, 14:12

Heaping praise on England`s coaching staff, skipper Alastair Cook said the vast knowledge of spin bowling consultant Mushtaq Ahmed and head coach Andy Flower have helped his team take an unbeatable 2-1 lead in the four-Test series against India.

Flower warns England players against ‘complacency’ ahead of Kolkata Test

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 12:12

England coach Andy Flower has warned his players against any kind of complacency heading into the Kolkata Test against India, reminding them that winning a solitary Test match in Mumbai doesn’t mean their goals have been achieved.

Giles replaces Flower as England`s ODI coach

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 20:06

Ashley Giles has been named head coach of England’s limited-overs cricket team, taking over from Andy Flower.

Flower backs England batsmen to banish spin demons in India

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 21, 2012, 16:57

England coach Andy Flower has backed his batsmen to overcome their problems against spin bowling in the remaining three Test matches against India.

Flower says he doesn’t envisage any more problems with KP during India tour

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 30, 2012, 16:26

England head coach Andy Flower has said he doesn’t expect any further problems in the dressing room after controversial batsman Kevin Pietersen ends his exile from the England side on Tuesday when he plays in the tour opener against India A.