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Stokes & Moeen Join Flintoff in England Lions Coaching for Pakistan Series

England Test captain Ben Stokes and all-rounder Moeen Ali will join former star Andrew Flintoff as part of the England Lions coaching team for an upcoming white-ball series against Pakistan Shaheens in Abu Dhabi. The tour marks the Lions' first away white-ball series since their trip to Sri Lanka in early 2022. Separate squads have been named for the three T20s and five 50-over matches, with Jordan Cox and Dan Mousley appointed as captains. The ECB has outlined a busy schedule for the Lions, including hosting South Africa A and Sri Lanka later this year.

Key Points: Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali to Coach England Lions vs Pakistan

  • Stokes joins while recovering from injury
  • Moeen Ali reversed retirement for domestic cricket
  • Andrew Flintoff part of coaching staff
  • First away white-ball series since 2022
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Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali to join Andrew Flintoff in England Lions coaching setup for series against Pakistan Shaheens

England Test captain Ben Stokes and Moeen Ali join Andrew Flintoff in the England Lions coaching setup for a white-ball series against Pakistan Shaheens.

"Ben Stokes and Moeen Ali are set to join Andrew Flintoff on the England Lions coaching setup - ECB"

London, January 28

England men's test captain Ben Stokes and the former England player Moeen Ali are set to join another former cricketer, Andrew Flintoff, on the England Lions coaching setup for a white-ball series against Pakistan Shaheens in Abu Dhabi in February-March.

Ben Stokes is recovering from the groin injury he suffered while bowling in the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney earlier this month. Moeen Ali, who also reversed his retirement from English domestic cricket to join Yorkshire for the T20 Blast, will join the England Lions coaching setup that, along with Stokes and Flintoff, also includes Troy Cooley, Neil McKenzie, Sarah Taylor, Neil Killeen, and Amar Rashid, as per the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) website.

Jordan Cox and Dan Mousley will captain the England Lions' T20 and 50-over squads, respectively, during the white-ball series in the United Arab Emirates. Notably, the tour will be the first time England Lions will play an away white-ball series since their trip to Sri Lanka in February 2022. The Lions will also host South Africa A and Sri Lanka in white-ball cricket this year, with white-ball tours also planned for the future.

The selectors have named a 17-player squad for the three-match T20 series, with a 16-player squad announced for the five 50-over matches.

England Lions T20 squad: Sonny Baker, Luc Benkenstein, James Coles, Sam Cook, Jordan Cox (capt), Scott Currie, Calvin Harrison, Eddie Jack, Saqib Mahmood, Ben McKinney, Tom Moores, Dan Mousley, Matt Revis, Will Smeed, Nathan Sowter, Mitchell Stanley, Asa Tribe.

England Lions 50-over squad: Sonny Baker, Luc Benkenstein, James Coles, Sam Cook, Jordan Cox, Scott Currie, Calvin Harrison, Eddie Jack, Ben McKinney, Dan Mousley (capt), Liam Patterson-White, Matthew Potts, Matt Revis, James Rew, Mitchell Stanley, Asa Tribe, James Wharton.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting move. Stokes is still the Test captain and recovering from injury, but he's investing time in coaching. Shows real leadership. The Lions squad looks exciting, especially Saqib Mahmood coming back.
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Ananya R
Moeen Ali joining is a smart move. He has so much experience in white-ball cricket, especially in Asian conditions. The young Lions will benefit hugely. Pakistan Shaheens will be a tough challenge in Abu Dhabi though!
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Vikram M
Respectfully, while this is good for England, I feel our Indian team management sometimes focuses too much on the senior team. Our India A tours and coaching setups need similar star power and attention. Just an observation.
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Michael C
Strong squad. Good to see Potts in the 50-over group. The future looks bright for England's white-ball cricket. The UAE is a perfect place for these youngsters to develop their game.
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Priya S
Flintoff, Stokes, and Moeen together! What a coaching combo for the youngsters. Hope Ben Stokes' injury recovery goes well. The series vs Pakistan Shaheens will be a cracker. Best of luck to both teams! 🤝

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