Flintoff's stint in The Hundred could lead to England coaching job, says Broad

Former pacer Stuart Broad suggested that legendary all-rounder Andrew Flintoff might become England's head coach in future after being appointed by Northern Superchargers for The Hundred 2024.

Flintoff will coach the Superchargers and join forces with Ben Stokes after the West Indies Test series.

Broad mentioned that players love Flintoff, and his Superchargers role could be a stepping stone for a top England coaching position.

"The players I've spoken to, when Freddie [Flintoff] has been involved in the coaching staff, have loved him," said Broad. "He's at that great age where the players he's now coaching probably saw him as a hero. Hearing him talk about the style of play he envisions is really exciting. We know he has a brilliant cricket brain, he's a true fan of the game, and he brings a lot of energy."

Broad also highlighted the cricket community's support for Flintoff, especially after his accident, emphasizing that his involvement could inspire the next generation.

"The way the cricket community has rallied around Fred after his accident has been incredible and highlights the supportive nature of our sport. It's heartening to see how the game can embrace one of its stars and help him reconnect with the sport he loves. His role as a coach for The Hundred franchises seems like a step toward building him into a future international coach. Having someone like Freddie Flintoff involved in the game can only inspire the next generation," he added.