Coach Andy Flower refuses to commit to England

Team director Andy Flower today refused to commit his future to England after their Ashes meltdown.

Defeat in the third Test in Perth left England facing an insurmountable 3-0 deficit in the five-match series. That brought calls for changes to the team line-up, while speculation has also surrounded Flower himself.

The former Zimbabwe international has been in charge of the England team since 2009 but surrendered control of the limited-overs sides to Ashley Giles last November, citing family reasons, and will not confirm whether he plans to stay beyond this series.

"I've got that judgement to make and the England (and Wales) Cricket Board will have that judgement to make as well," he said.

"I don't plan that far ahead, personally. Obviously my role means that I have to plan ahead for the team's sake but personally I don't like looking too far ahead.

"Frankly, there are still two Test matches to play in the series and I want all my focus to be on those two Test matches.

"I think that's the right thing to do for the England cricket side. I don't think getting up for those games will be a challenge at all.

"Ashes Test matches, especially at Melbourne and Sydney, are exciting affairs and they'll be absolutely up for that challenge."