Andrew Flintoff hopes Boult‑Lockie duo will deliver top prize for Thunder

Sydney Thunder have appointed former England star Andrew Flintoff as head coach and quickly moved to add New Zealand fast‑bowling ace Trent Boult to the roster. Boult, now 37, will share the new‑ball duties with Lockie Ferguson throughout the BBL season. Flintoff praised Boult as a “world‑class performer” and believes the left‑arm and right‑arm partnership will complement each other and resolve the Thunder’s recent struggles taking wickets with the fresh ball. Both coaches and players are targeting the league’s top prize, planning to take “small steps” toward that goal.