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Andrew Flintoff, the former England captain, has dismissed any ambition to succeed Brendon McCullum as England's head coach, despite his successful stint with the England Lions. Flintoff expressed his admiration for McCullum, drawing parallels between his influence and Gareth Southgate's impact on the England football team.

Moeen Ali, the former England all-rounder, made a surprise visit to England's training session in Birmingham, offering his valuable insights on the Edgbaston pitch ahead of the crucial second Test against India. His experience at the ground, particularly regarding spin conditions, was sought by head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes.