Overview

• The former England captain said negotiations with Sun Group broke down after an offer he described as worth just over a quarter of other Hundred head coaches’ salaries.
• Sun Group said it proposed an increase on Flintoff’s existing deal and stated it respected his decision not to return.
• Flintoff disclosed his exit on the Beard Before Wicket podcast co-hosted by Superchargers spinner Adil Rashid.
• He remains head coach of the England Lions and said he has had offers from other Hundred franchises.
• India-based Sun Group bought 100% of the Headingley franchise for just over £100m earlier this year, with a switch to Sunrisers-style branding reported as likely as wider reshuffles continue, including Andy Flower’s move to London Spirit leaving Trent Rockets without a head coach.