'I would be very surprised': Dinesh Karthik doubts Andy Flower will leave RCB for England Test coaching role
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
Dinesh Karthik has expressed skepticism about Andy Flower potentially departing Royal Challengers Bengaluru to assume the England Test coaching position vacated by Brendon McCullum. While acknowledging Flower's exceptional credentials for the role, Karthik suggests the Zimbabwean mentor's dedication to his current IPL responsibilities makes such a transition highly improbable. The assessment reflects broader considerations about international cricket commitments versus franchise league obligations.
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'I would be very surprised': Dinesh Karthik doubts Andy Flower will leave RCB for England Test coaching role
Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik believes Andy Flower would be an outstanding candidate to succeed Brendon McCullum as England's Test head coach but feels the Zimbabwean is unlikely to leave the IPL franchise because of his existing commitments.
