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Oval will be the biggest I ever played: Flintoff

Oval will be the biggest I ever played: Flintoff

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff expressed full confidence Tuesday that he would be fit for the final Test of his career in the deciding Ashes match against Australia at the Oval this week.

Eng prepared to scrap: Flintoff

Eng prepared to scrap: Flintoff

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

The England all-rounder was confident his team could scrap their way back into the match.

I'm not under any extra pressure: Flintoff

I'm not under any extra pressure: Flintoff

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

The England all rounder says he is not under any extra pressure to reproduce his top form in the World XI's matches against Australia.

IPL auction: Pietersen, Flintoff are main picks

IPL auction: Pietersen, Flintoff are main picks

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Flambuoyant English batsman Kevin and compatriot all rounder Andrew Flintoff will be the star attractions among 43 players who would go under hammer at the Indian Premier League's second season Players' Auction in Panaji on Friday.

Flintoff, Pietersen sold at record price

Flintoff, Pietersen sold at record price

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

England's star duo of Andrew Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen broke the Indian Premier League record for the highest-paid player after they were sold for US $ 1.55 million each in the players's auction for the second season held in Goa on Friday. All-rounder Flintoff was purchased by Chennai Super Kings, while England former captain Pietersen, as expected, was snapped up Vijay Mallya-owned Bangalore Royal Challengers.

Flintoff sees Pietersen considering Test future after Ashes

Flintoff sees Pietersen considering Test future after Ashes

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

England batsman Kevin Pietersen may consider quitting Test cricket after this year's back-to-back Ashes series against Australia, his former team mate Andrew Flintoff said on Thursday.

Flintoff hails Pietersen as 'special talent'

Flintoff hails Pietersen as 'special talent'

Rediff.com29 May 2006

England's captain said Kevin Pietersen's first innings 142 paved the way for England's six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second Test.

Mumbai win a great boost: Flintoff

Mumbai win a great boost: Flintoff

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

SEE: Dada, Kaif and an iconic sweater!

SEE: Dada, Kaif and an iconic sweater!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

On July 13, 2002, the Indian cricket team achieved an extraordinary victory on foreign soil by defeating a formidable England side in their own backyard to clinch the Natwest Tri-Series, which also featured Sri Lanka.

Flintoff could earn 18 m pounds over next 5 years

Flintoff could earn 18 m pounds over next 5 years

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

All-rounder Andrew Flintoff could earn an astonishing 18 million pounds in the next five years as a globetrotting all-rounder for hire.

Ponting, Flintoff rise in ICC rankings

Ponting, Flintoff rise in ICC rankings

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

Ricky Ponting was ranked fourth among batsmen while Andrew Flintoff, at 10, is England's highest ranked bowler

Ashes win would be the perfect way to go: Flintoff

Ashes win would be the perfect way to go: Flintoff

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

After guiding England to a historic win over Australia in the second Ashes Test at Lord's, retiring all-rounder Andrew Flintoff said regaining the trophy from the clutches of Ricky Ponting's men would be the perfect farewell to his five-day game career.

Flintoff's auction in 2009 was rigged, says Modi

Flintoff's auction in 2009 was rigged, says Modi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Former Indian Premier League chief Lalit Modi has lashed out at the Board of Control for Cricket in India, claiming that the 2009 auction was rigged in favour of the Chennai Super Kings, whose owner is the current BCCI president N Srinivasan.

We won the bid for Flintoff fairly: Srinivasan

We won the bid for Flintoff fairly: Srinivasan

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

BCCI secretary and Chennai Super Kings franchise owner N Srinivasan on Thursday rubbished reports that he tried to 'fix' the IPL 2009 player auction and insisted that he won the bid 'fair and square'.

Flintoff out of first two NZ Tests

Flintoff out of first two NZ Tests

Rediff.com12 May 2008

All-rounder Andrew Flintoff has been ruled out of England's first two Tests against New Zealand after picking up a side strain playing for Lancashire, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Saturday. The former captain had been hoping for a recall after a 14-month Test absence despite playing only a few county games after surgery for a persistent ankle problem.

Flintoff puts England on top again

Flintoff puts England on top again

Rediff.com2 Apr 2004

I'm sure Straussy won't let things slip: Flintoff

I'm sure Straussy won't let things slip: Flintoff

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

England will have to be at their ruthless best to secure a series win against the South Africans, feels ex-all-rounder Andrew Flintoff.

Flintoff back in England limited over squads

Flintoff back in England limited over squads

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

The all-rounder has been recalled by England for this month's one-day series against India and the inaugural World Twenty20 tournament.

Flintoff leads England to series win

Flintoff leads England to series win

Rediff.com10 Nov 2003

Crouch purchases Flintoff's Cheshire mansion for $4.5m

Crouch purchases Flintoff's Cheshire mansion for $4.5m

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Peter Crouch has recently bought Andrew Flintoff's Cheshire mansion for $4.5 million.

England spinner Shoaib Bashir concedes 38 runs in an over

England spinner Shoaib Bashir concedes 38 runs in an over

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The 20-year-old, playing for Worcestershire, was hit for five straight sixes by England teammate Dan Lawrence, playing for Surrey.

Flintoff game for non-playing role in IPL

Flintoff game for non-playing role in IPL

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

His promising career cut short due to injuries, former England skipper Andrew Flintoff on Monday said he had no qualms of getting involved in the Indian Premier League in capacities other than a cricketer.

Cricket Buzz: Flintoff considering T20 Big Bash stint

Cricket Buzz: Flintoff considering T20 Big Bash stint

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has hinted that he could continue his cricketing comeback with a stint in Australia's domestic Twenty20 Big Bash league.

Unfit India players 'popping out of their shirts': Flintoff

Unfit India players 'popping out of their shirts': Flintoff

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has questioned the fitness level of Indians and also criticised the visiting team for their "shabby" warm-up routines.

Flintoff pledges himself to England for long time

Flintoff pledges himself to England for long time

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

Andrew Flintoff says he is still passionate about playing for England despite rejecting a central contract but would like to experience club cricket in Australia. The 31-year-old, who is on crutches after a second operation on his right knee, retired from Test cricket after the fifth Ashes Test in August and his decision not to sign an England and Wales Cricket Board deal led to questions over his future in the one-day and Twenty20 sides.

IPL cannot make up for Ashes pleasure: Flintoff

IPL cannot make up for Ashes pleasure: Flintoff

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

Andrew Flintoff rates the Ashes rivalry against Australia as the ultimate for an Englishman, which could not be compensated by playing in any number of IPL or World Cup matches.

Flintoff on fire again as England scent win

Flintoff on fire again as England scent win

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

Andrew Flintoff's sparkling 74 was the catalyst as England took control of the third Ashes Test against Australia on Sunday.

I quit Test cricket for my family: Flintoff

I quit Test cricket for my family: Flintoff

Rediff.com26 Jul 2009

His Test retirement caught many by surprise, but England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff says his injury-ravaged body had left him with little choice and he quit for the sake of his family. Flintoff said fast bowling had put extreme stress on his body, something he found very hard to deal with.

Livingstone reigns in the rain at Lord's

Livingstone reigns in the rain at Lord's

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Liam Livingstone once again showcased his explosive batting prowess, smashing 63 not out off just 27 balls in the fourth ODI against Australia at Lord's on Friday.

Ben Stokes to play in The Hundred: ECB

Ben Stokes to play in The Hundred: ECB

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

England captain Ben Stokes will play in The Hundred this year after the conclusion of England's test series with West Indies.

Flintoff comparisons 'nice' but Stokes wants to be himself

Flintoff comparisons 'nice' but Stokes wants to be himself

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Ben Stokes is flattered by comparisons with former England captain Andrew Flintoff but would prefer forging his own path while helping his team win more matches, the all-rounder has said.

Tendulkar's ton against England after 26/11 his best: Flintoff

Tendulkar's ton against England after 26/11 his best: Flintoff

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Andrew Flintoff on Monday rated Sachin Tendulkar's second innings Test century at Chennai against England as the batting maestro's career-best and termed his words of gratitude to the visitors for returning to India to play the series after the 26/11 terror strike in Mumbai as a extremely touching gesture.

Flintoff ton can't prevent England follow-on

Flintoff ton can't prevent England follow-on

Rediff.com14 Apr 2004

England, all out for 285 in the first innings, were still 466 behind West Indies' mammoth 751-5 declared after day four of the fourth Test.

Bootled beer and street curry, Flintoff's advice for F1 teams

Bootled beer and street curry, Flintoff's advice for F1 teams

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Andrew Flintoff's advice to Formula One teams visiting India for the country's first Grand Prix next week is to fuel themselves on beer and curry.

Flintoff becomes teetotaler 'to ward off depression'

Flintoff becomes teetotaler 'to ward off depression'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Former England cricket captain Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff, whose image as a heavy, fun-loving drinker was sealed by his animated victory celebrations, has opened up about now being teetotal as part of his battle with depression.