Andrew Flintoff
Birthday:
6 December 1977, Preston, Lancashire, England, UK
Height:
193 cm
Andrew Flintoff was born in Preston, Lancashire. He played in the Lancashire Leagues for Preston before being picked up as a school boy by Lancashire County Cricket Club. 'Freddie' as he is more often known made his debut for England in the home test series against South Africa in July 1998.He more recently helped England win one of, if n...
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Andrew Flintoff was born in Preston, Lancashire. He played in the Lancashire Leagues for Preston before being picked up as a school boy by Lancashire County Cricket Club. 'Freddie' as he is more often known made his debut for England in the home test series against South Africa in July 1998.He more recently helped England win one of, if not the best series of all time against an experienced Australian side, taking 24 wickets and making 400 runs. Known earlier in his career as a big hitter he never reached his potential until the last 2 years when his batting has become more stable and controlled. His 73 v Australia in the second test match helping England win and level the series. Show less «
(On being awarded 'Man Of Series' for the 2005 England Ashes win against Australia, after a night of celebration) "To be honest, I'm struggl...Show more »
(On being awarded 'Man Of Series' for the 2005 England Ashes win against Australia, after a night of celebration) "To be honest, I'm struggling. I've not been to bed yet. The eyes behind these glasses tell a thousand stories." Show less «
(On being granted the freedom of his home town Preston) "That means I can drive a flock of sheep through the town centre, drink for free in ...Show more »
(On being granted the freedom of his home town Preston) "That means I can drive a flock of sheep through the town centre, drink for free in no less than 64 pubs and get a lift home with the police when I become inebriated. What more could you want?" Show less «
