Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik says Andy Flower would make a strong choice as England’s Test coach, but he doubts Flower would take the role. Karthik points to Flower’s current commitments in franchise cricket, noting that Flower has an existing three-year contract with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League. Because the IPL schedule overlaps with parts of the international calendar, taking the England job would likely require Flower to miss sections of England’s Test matches.
Karthik also highlights practical scheduling constraints, arguing that a dual role combining IPL responsibilities with England’s Test programme would be difficult to manage. While he does not question Flower’s suitability for the position, the commentary focuses on whether Flower can realistically leave or adjust his IPL commitments. Overall, both accounts present Karthik’s view that the coaching move is improbable despite his assessment that Flower would be a good fit for England’s Test setup.
