Following England's Ashes series defeat, former player Kevin Pietersen suggested Andy Flower as a potential replacement for current head coach Brendon McCullum. Pietersen believes Flower, despite their past issues, now understands modern players and Test cricket, citing his success in league coaching. This suggestion comes amidst an ECB review into the team's performance and alleged ill-discipline, with poor preparation and a mid-series trip to Noosa also cited as contributing factors to the Ashes loss.