Sydney, June 2 -- Legendary England allrounder and Big Bash icon Andrew Flintoff hasbeen unveiled as Sydney Thunder's new men's head coach.
Having last represented Brisbane Heat more than a decade ago in BBL|04, the 48-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the Thunder to return to the Australian competition for his first coaching role outside the UK.
Flintoff replaces Trevor Bayliss, whom the club parted ways with in February after five seasons at the helm. The Thunder managed just two wins in BBL|15 and finished last for the second time in three seasons.
The former England captain edged out the likes of past Thunder players Shane Watson and Dan Christian, who had previously been linked with the vacant coaching position prior to t...