Kevin Pietersen has thrown out the idea that England might want to consider bringing back former head coach Andy Flower to take over from Brendon McCullum after their disappointing Ashes campaign in 2025-26. With England facing a tough 1-4 series defeat in Australia, McCullum's future is now under the microscope. As the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) kicks off a thorough review of the team's performance, both McCullum and captain Ben Stokes find themselves in uncertain waters. Stokes has even hinted that the much-discussed ‘Bazball’ strategy might have reached its limit, which could lead the ECB to look for new leadership for the red-ball format. Pietersen called the idea of Flower's return a bit out there, but he thinks it could actually work. He pointed out that the former Zimbabwe captain has grown a lot as a coach, now having a solid grasp of what modern cricketers need while still understanding the intricacies of Test cricket. Despite having a rocky relationship with Flower during their time on the England team, Pietersen mentioned that several players have told him that the current Royal Challengers Bengaluru coach has changed for the better and is well-prepared to navigate today’s team dynamics. Also Read | JioStar Strengthens WPL 2026 With 15 Sponsors Ahead of New Season Here is what Pietersen wrote on X "This is a WILD thought. I reckon one of my wildest. Can England bring back Andy Flower now that he’s changed and in line with the modern-day player? He gets Test Cricket. I’ve been told by many players that he’s changed his ways since our drama. He’s winning leagues so really does get the modern day player. VERY IMPORTANT! Wild, I know! Thoughts?," Flower had a remarkable run as England's head coach, most famously leading the team to a stunning 3-1 Ashes victory in Australia during the 2010-11 series. Under his guidance, England also achieved a historic Test series win in India and clinched the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2010, marking their first-ever world title in that format. Flower's coaching journey with England wrapped up in 2014, after which he became one of the most respected figures in franchise cricket. He has seen significant success in various global T20 leagues, including steering Multan Sultans to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) title in 2021. More recently, he led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their first Indian Premier League (IPL) title.