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Flintoff might lead in first Test

Flintoff might lead in first Test

Rediff.com26 Feb 2006

Trescothick has flown back home while Vaughan is nursing a sore knee.

Epic Ashes series confirms Flintoff's legacy

Epic Ashes series confirms Flintoff's legacy

Rediff.com18 Sep 2010

Over the course of two glorious summers Andrew Flintoff bowled with pace and fury, hit the ball with power and precision and caught everything in sight in the slips.

Flintoff feared mum more than punches

Flintoff feared mum more than punches

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Andrew Flintoff has admitted he was terrified when he took up boxing in case his mother hit the roof.

Flintoff is British sports personality

Flintoff is British sports personality

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

Ashes hero Andrew Flintoff became the first cricketer in 24 years to be voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Sunday.

Sledging was worse two decades ago: Flintoff

Sledging was worse two decades ago: Flintoff

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

The International Cricket Council's recently-promised crackdown on sledging might make it seem that players are behaving badly more often right now but former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff feels the on-field altercations were 10 times worse a couple of decades ago.

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.

Flintoff's ruled by the heart

Flintoff's ruled by the heart

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

Flintoff and Harmison think big

Flintoff and Harmison think big

Rediff.com14 Jul 2005

Flintoff is England cricketer of year

Flintoff is England cricketer of year

Rediff.com9 May 2006

The all-rounder was the obvious choice after an outstanding 12 months during which England beat Australia to win the Ashes.

Decision to tour India unanimous: Flintoff

Decision to tour India unanimous: Flintoff

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

No player has been arm-twisted to play in the Test series and it was a completely unanimous decision by the team to tour India, England's talismanic all-rounder Andrew Flintoff said in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

Flintoff, Harmison not returning to India

Flintoff, Harmison not returning to India

Rediff.com30 Nov 2008

England will return to India to play their two-match Test series as per schedule, but without several senior players including talismanic all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, according to a media report in London.

England can still win series: Flintoff

England can still win series: Flintoff

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

Captain Andrew Flintoff believes England can still win the one-day series against India despite being down 0-3.

England can retain Ashes: Flintoff

England can retain Ashes: Flintoff

Rediff.com5 Nov 2006

Flintoff plays down Ashes worries

Flintoff plays down Ashes worries

Rediff.com22 Oct 2006

Flintoff faces long layoff after latest surgery

Flintoff faces long layoff after latest surgery

Rediff.com13 Oct 2007

Flintoff, who also had surgery earlier this year, will miss the forthcoming Test series in Sri Lanka and is considered "unlikely" to tour New Zealand.

Photos: As personal achievement, boxing debut win is best, says Flintoff

Photos: As personal achievement, boxing debut win is best, says Flintoff

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

Former cricketer Andrew Flintoff beat American Richard Dawson on points after surviving a knockdown in his first professional fight at the MEN Arena in Manchester.

Injuries could cut short career, fears Flintoff

Injuries could cut short career, fears Flintoff

Rediff.com4 Oct 2009

England's injury-plagued all-rounder Andrew Flintoff fears his career would be over if his body breaks down one more time.

Flintoff to make another step towards comeback

Flintoff to make another step towards comeback

Rediff.com28 May 2007

England coach Peter Moores said on Sunday that he hopes Andrew Flintoff will take another step towards a return to test cricket by resuming bowling again in a county match this week.

Flintoff rallies resources for one final fling

Flintoff rallies resources for one final fling

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Andrew Flintoff rages against the dying of the light for the final time in a Test match this week with his indomitable will no longer able to compensate for the frailties of the flesh.

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 takes 4-44, Proteas stumble

Flintoff takes 4-44, Proteas stumble

Rediff.com22 Jan 2005

Flintoff, Harmison peg back Pakistan

Flintoff, Harmison peg back Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Nov 2005

England's pacemen took four wickets between them to restrict Pakistan to 244 for six at close on the first day of the first Test.

Afridi wants to emulate Flintoff

Afridi wants to emulate Flintoff

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

The 25-year-old said he now wants to establish himself as a permanent member of Pakistan's Test squad.

Flintoff struggling to make World Twenty20

Flintoff struggling to make World Twenty20

Rediff.com16 May 2009

Andrew Flintoff is struggling to be fit for next month's World Twenty20, the England all-rounder said on Saturday.

Strauss backs Flintoff to be great captain

Strauss backs Flintoff to be great captain

Rediff.com9 Nov 2006

Although Flintoff has the makings of a great leader, he will still need all the support of his senior players if England are to retain the Ashes, Strauss said.

England should open with Flintoff: Boycott

England should open with Flintoff: Boycott

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

Sluggish starts have been England's bane in the ongoing ODI series against India and Andrew Flintoff should be asked to open the innings if they are to avoid a whitewash, according to cricketer-turned-commentator Geoffrey Boycott.

Cricket gloves off for fighting 'Freddie' Flintoff

Cricket gloves off for fighting 'Freddie' Flintoff

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

Having knocked down many an off stump during his time as England cricket captain, Andrew Flintoff hopes to do the same to opponents when he takes to the boxing ring later this year.

Vaughan takes blame away from Flintoff

Vaughan takes blame away from Flintoff

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

England captain Michael Vaughan said on Wednesday his comments about all-rounder Andrew Flintoff's behaviour at the World Cup have been "blown out of all proportion".

Flintoff derailed England's WC campaign: Vaughan

Flintoff derailed England's WC campaign: Vaughan

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

Michael Vaughan has blamed Andrew Flintoff for upsetting team spirit and derailing England's World Cup campaign.

Flintoff gives England the edge

Flintoff gives England the edge

Rediff.com24 Jan 2005

The England all-rounder scored 77 and claimed two wickets as South Africa ended the fourth day in the fifth Test on 59-2, still 53 runs behind.

Flintoff raring to make a comeback against India

Flintoff raring to make a comeback against India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

The man who inspired England to Ashes glory against Australia in 2005 also believes he can be the same bowler when he returns to fitness, perhaps even better.

England send injured Flintoff home

England send injured Flintoff home

Rediff.com13 Dec 2002

All-rounder Andrew Flintoff, who has failed to recover fully from a hernia operation, will be sent home from England's ill-fated tour of Australia, coach Duncan Fletcher said.

Flintoff urges Harmison to continue playing

Flintoff urges Harmison to continue playing

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Injury-plagued Andrew Flintoff might have quit Test cricket to prolong his ODI career but the allrounder feels his teammate Steve Harmison, whose future also has been the subject of speculation, has enough fire in his belly to carry on playing for England.

Flintoff made captain after Vaughan injury

Flintoff made captain after Vaughan injury

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

The appointment came after Vaughan was ruled out by a hamstring tear that threatens to prematurely end his Australia tour.

Flintoff to retire from Test cricket

Flintoff to retire from Test cricket

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

The 31-year-old England all-rounder, who will retire at the end of the Ashes series, will continue to be available for one-day and Twenty20 fixtures.

Laxman, Flintoff guide Lancs to victory

Laxman, Flintoff guide Lancs to victory

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

VVS Laxman played second fiddle to Andrew Flintoff as Lancashire thumped Derbyshire by 56 runs in the Twenty20 Cup in London. Flintoff hammered 93 from 41 balls to hog the limelight but Laxman's 45-ball 63 was no less significant as the duo shared a fourth-wicket stand of 99 to help Lancashire pile up 220 for five, their best ever Twenty20 score.

Flintoff doubtful for fifth one dayer

Flintoff doubtful for fifth one dayer

Rediff.com1 Sep 2007

England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff is doubtful for the fifth one-day international against India in Leeds on Sunday because of fresh concerns over his troublesome left ankle.

Injury rules Flintoff out of 2010 season

Injury rules Flintoff out of 2010 season

Rediff.com3 Aug 2010

England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff suffered yet another injury setback on Tuesday, days before he was due to return from a year on the sidelines, and is ruled out of action for the rest of the season.

Injured Flintoff out of fourth Test

Injured Flintoff out of fourth Test

Rediff.com21 Feb 2009

England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff will miss the fourth Test against West Indies in Barbados starting on Thursday because of a right hip injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Saturday. A scan on Friday revealed Flintoff, who was troubled by the injury in the drawn third Test in Antigua this week, has strained a muscle.