6 months, 2 weeks ago

Andrew Flintoff pictured beaming as he rejoins England coaching setup ahead of final Test of the summer against Sri Lanka after his moving documentary aired on BBC following Top Gear crash

Andrew Flintoff appeared to be loving life as he rejoined the England coaching setup ahead of the team's final Test of the summer. Flintoff, 46, has taken on a coaching role with England over the past 12 months after returning to the sport following his horror Top Gear crash in December 2022. Andrew Flintoff was in good spirits as he rejoined England's coaching setup on Wednesday He got involved in England's customary warm-yup game of football at the Oval He was also happy to throw down deliveries for batters as they prepare for Friday's Test Stand-in skipper Ollie Pope is looking to guide England a clean sweep series win and their sixth victory on the trot after they beat West Indies 3-0 earlier this summer. Flintoff took a group of underprivileged teens out to India as part of his moving documentary The Ashes hero received praise from viewers for his emotional BBC documentary The reaction to the show has been overwhelmingly positive, with Flintoff, AKA Freddie, showing his softer side as he sat down for one-to-one chats with the underprivileged teens to address their worries and concerns.

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3 months ago

Coach Andrew Flintoff calls up son Rocky for England Lions tour of Australia

India Today

England Lions head coach Andrew Flintoff has called up his son Rocky for the England Lions' tour of Australia in January 2025. Rocky, who signed his first professional contract with Lancashire in June, got a late call-up to the Lions squad earlier this month in South Africa - the first tour of Andrew after being named the team's head coach …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Andrew Flintoff appointed head coach of England Lions, to begin role in October

Hindustan Times

Cricket great Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff was appointed head coach of the England Lions on Saturday. England coach Andrew Flintoff on day one of the Third Rothesay Men's Test at The Kia Oval “I'm incredibly excited to take on this role with the England Lions. The England and Wales Cricket Board said Flintoff was the “standout candidate from a pool of …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Andrew Flintoff CONFIRMED as England Lions coach on initial 12-month deal... as former captain claims they 'can create something special'

Daily Mail

Andrew Flintoff has been appointed England Lions coach on an initial 12-month agreement. Beginning as a player mentor in 2023, he then joined up with England’s white-ball teams as an assistant coach in the away series in West Indies and at this year’s Twenty20 World Cup before taking his first head coach role with Northern Superchargers. Andrew Flintoff has been …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Andrew Flintoff named head coach of England Lions men's team

India Today

Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has been named as the head coach of the England Lions men's team. Flintoff’s recent contributions to English cricket include serving as an assistant coach with the national white-ball teams during the T20 World Cup and the tour of the West Indies. Speaking via an official statement, Flintoff said that he was excited to take …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Freddie Flintoff puts a tear in the eye of Josh Hull's mum as he delivers an incredible speech before presenting the fast bowler with his England Test debut cap

Daily Mail

Freddie Flintoff delivered an incredible speech during Josh Hull's cap presentation for making his England debut. Freddie Flintoff delivered an incredible speech as part of Josh Hull's cap presentation Flintoff led the presentation ahead of Hull becoming the 716th player to play for England The fast bowler sings the national anthem alongside Ollie Pope at the Oval on Friday Flintoff's …

7 months ago

Andrew Flintoff to gain Test experience next month but turns down England coaching role for white ball series against Australia as son Rocky continues to impress

Daily Mail

Meanwhile, dad Andrew Flintoff turned down the chance to be part of the England dressing-room for next month's white-ball series against Australia The teenager scored 32 runs off 64 balls against Surrey at The Kia Oval Andrew Flintoff will add to his coaching C.V. by helping England during next month’s third Test against Sri Lanka at the Oval — but …

7 months ago

Andrew Flintoff will no longer work with England as Marcus Trescothick’s role is enhanced

The Telegraph

Jos Buttler, who will continue as England white-ball captain after the sacking of Matthew Mott, is not believed to have gelled particularly with Flintoff during the T20 World Cup in June. Speaking after England closed the second day of the Test against Sri Lanka on 259 for six, a lead of 23 runs, Trescothick did not rule out taking on …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Andrew Flintoff has been a revelation as a coach... and the one thing he must change if he is to get a shot at England, writes AADAM PATEL

Daily Mail

As the majority of the 12,857-strong crowd filtered out of Headingley after a one-sided encounter between Northern Superchargers and Trent Rockets on Friday night, a handful of fans remained and gathered by the dugout. Andrew Flintoff took charge of his first game as Northern Superchargers coach on Friday night It capped an inspirational transformation to coaching for Flintoff, 19 months …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Stuart Broad sees Andrew Flintoff’s Hundred head coach role as England audition

The Independent

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1 year ago

Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff will have first pick in The Hundred draft, taking his biggest step back into work since near-fatal Top Gear crash with head coach role at Northern Superchargers

Daily Mail

Andrew Flintoff will have first pick at this year’s Hundred draft ahead of his first senior coaching role, his biggest step back into work following his horror car crash in 2022. It is a a major move for Flintoff following his near-fatal crash and he will be head coach of Northern Superchargers in the fourth year of the ECB’s 100-ball-a-side …

1 year, 2 months ago

Freddie Flintoff returns to TV after his near-fatal Top Gear crash: Ex-England star 'quietly working on' BBC cricket show Field of Dreams

Daily Mail

England cricket legend Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff has quietly made a return to TV for the first time since a horror crash on Top Gear put him out of action for months. Having returned to the England cricket side in a coaching capacity, Flintoff has also been holding meetings with production company South Shore over a second series of his BBC …

1 year, 2 months ago

Rob Key hints Freddie Flintoff could have a longer role with England and predicts he will be a 'brilliant coach' after returning to the fold following his near-fatal Top Gear crash

Daily Mail

ECB managing director Rob Key believes Freddie Flintoff has the ability to one day become a top coach after the former all-rounder returned to work with England's white ball side last summer. The 2005 Ashes hero made a gradual return to public life following his near-fatal Top Gear crash back in 2022, with the 46-year-old returning to work as an …

1 year, 4 months ago

Freddie Flintoff steps up return to cricket after ‘Top Gear’ crash as new role confirmed

The Independent

1 year, 4 months ago

Andrew Flintoff named head coach of Northern Superchargers

The Independent

1 year, 4 months ago

Andrew Flintoff takes a big job back in cricket as he makes his first moves back into the sport after his horror Top Gear crash last year

Daily Mail

Andrew Flintoff will take the biggest step yet in his return to cricket after being named the head coach for the Northern Superchargers in next summer’s Hundred. Flintoff first emerged as an unpaid mentor with the England one-day side in their limited-overs series against New Zealand last summer after watching three Ashes Tests incognito at the invitation of his close …

1 year, 4 months ago

Andrew Flintoff is set to take on his biggest role yet as the former England star continues his gradual return to cricket after horror Top Gear crash

Daily Mail

Andrew Flintoff will take the biggest step yet in his return to cricket when he becomes coach of the Northern Superchargers in next summer’s Hundred. Flintoff first emerged as an unpaid mentor with the England one-day side in their limited-overs series against New Zealand last summer after watching three Ashes Tests incognito at the invitation of his close friend and …

1 year, 4 months ago

Ashes hero Andrew Flintoff to continue coaching stint after horror Top Gear smash by mentoring England Lions on their training camp in United Arab Emirates

Daily Mail

Andrew Flintoff will continue his venture into coaching by mentoring the England Lions players on their training camp in the United Arab Emirates from next week. Flintoff, 45, spent chunks of last summer around England teams, watching the Ashes incognito following the horror crash while filming an episode of Top Gear 11 months ago that left him with facial scarring, …

1 year, 5 months ago

Andrew Flintoff ‘definitely’ going to join up with England in the future says head coach

The Independent

1 year, 5 months ago

Flintoff back to old self after horror crash: Trescothick

The Hindu

England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick says Andrew Flintoff is back to his old self after the former all-rounder’s horrific car crash. Flintoff had been out of the public eye since being in a serious car accident while filming for the BBC driving show Top Gear last December. You can’t put a price on it.” Flintoff was initially enlisted for England’s …

1 year, 6 months ago

Ben Stokes reveals impact of Andrew Flintoff visiting England team after Top Gear accident

The Independent

1 year, 6 months ago

Freddie Flintoff grins as facial injuries from his Top Gear crash continue to heal while working as England team's unpaid mentor at Lord's

Daily Mail

Freddie Flintoff has been pictured smiling as he assisted England's cricketers warm up ahead of their final One Day International match against New Zealand on Friday at Lord's. Andrew Flintoff has been pictured training with England ahead of their final ODI match against New Zealand Flintoff is making a quiet return to cricket after he was involved in a near-fatal …

1 year, 6 months ago

REVEALED: Freddie Flintoff began his return from horror Top Gear car crash by watching the Ashes series 'incognito' in back offices as a guest of England managing director Rob Key

Daily Mail

Freddie Flintoff watched the Ashes series 'incognito' this summer in back offices as a guest of England managing director Rob Key, according to Piers Morgan, who says he is 'chuffed' to see his 'good friend' returning to public life. Speaking on talkSport, Morgan said: 'I'd heard from various people that through the Ashes series that he was turning up as …

1 year, 6 months ago

Andrew Flintoff surprised Stuart Broad with his 'really good' mitting during England session... as pundit insists legend would have 'inspired' team's current crop of players

Daily Mail

Stuart Broad insists Andrew Flintoff will have inspired England's current crop of players, after the cricket legend returned to the game. He was first seen on Friday in his new role with England's cricket team, and ahead of their ODI with New Zealand today, Broad praised the impact that Flintoff will have on the current core of players. Stuart Broad …

1 year, 6 months ago

Andrew Flintoff signs autographs for fans as he continues his new role working with the England cricket team following his life-threatening crash on Top Gear... as Stuart Broad says his former team-ma

Daily Mail

Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff has continued work in his new role with the England team, as they look to clinch the second ODI against New Zealand. The 45-year-old appeared to be in fine spirits as he shared a joke with England stars Chris Woakes and Mark Wood, and was Andrew Flintoff signs autographs for fans as he continues his new role …

1 year, 6 months ago

Liam Livingstone hails 'national hero' Andrew Flintoff as former England talisman returns to the dressing room as a mentor after Top Gear crash nine months ago to offer his advice in ongoing New Zeala

Daily Mail

Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff returned to the England dressing room this week for the first time since the serious accident he was involved in while filming Top Gear. Speaking after the former all-rounder's return, England star Liam Livingstone has discussed the importance of having the 'national hero' back. ‘It’s incredible to have someone of his experience with us,’ said England’s Livingstone …

1 year, 6 months ago

PAUL NEWMAN: Freddie Flintoff is back where he belongs after a long and painful journey following his life-threatening accident on Top Gear - and cricket will be better for his secretive return to the

Daily Mail

It was a journey that started before the serious accident while filming Top Gear that could so easily have taken his life. And it is one that saw Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff this week return to what many consider his rightful place in the heart of the England cricket team dressing room. Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff's return to cricket was perhaps accelerated …

1 year, 6 months ago

Andrew Flintoff pictured for first time since Top Gear car crash

The Independent

1 year, 6 months ago

Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff is seen for the first time since near-fatal Top Gear crash nine months ago - as he makes return to sport working with England cricket team

Daily Mail

Andrew Flintoff has made a quiet reintroduction to cricket over the summer Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff was seen on Friday for the first time since he suffered a horror crash that almost killed him nine months ago and left him with severe facial injuries and several broken ribs. Flintoff's injuries were still visible nine months on from the crash which left …

1 year, 6 months ago

Andrew Flintoff joins up with England squad for New Zealand ODI series

The Independent

1 year, 6 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: Andrew Flintoff is seen for the first time since near-fatal Top Gear crash nine months ago which saw his open-topped car flip over and left him with facial injuries and several broken ribs

Daily Mail

Andrew Flintoff has made a quiet reintroduction to cricket over the summer Andrew Flintoff has been pictured in public for the first time nine months after surviving a horrific crash on BBC's Top Gear which saw his open-topped car flip over. Andrew Flintoff made his return to England cricket after joining the coaching staff as a mentor Flintoff was inside …

2 years, 3 months ago

Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff: All-rounder on the field and TV screen

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The former England cricket captain, who has been injured while filming motoring show Top …

2 years, 3 months ago

Former England cricketer Flintoff airlifted to hospital after car crash during BBC show

The Hindu

Former England captain Andrew Flintoff has been airlifted to a hospital after suffering a horror car crash in Surrey while filming an episode for BBC’s TV Show. “Freddie was injured in an accident at theTop Gear test track this morning - with crew medics attending the scene immediately,” the BBC said in a statement. Injuries ‘not life-threatening’ “He has been …

2 years, 3 months ago

Former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff hospitalised after accident

The Hindu

Former England captain Andrew Flintoff has been airlifted to a hospital after suffering a horror car crash in Surrey while filming an episode for a BBC TV Show. The 45-year-old was filming for ‘Top Gear’ in icy conditions at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome in Surrey on Tuesday when the accident happened. “Freddie was injured in an accident at the Top Gear …

5 years, 6 months ago

Andrew Flintoff wants to be England coach 'one day but not yet'

The Hindu

Andrew Flintoff says he would be keen to coach England one day and revealed he has applied for the position in the past. READ| Ashes 2019: Box-borrowing Stokes reminds Jones of free-spirited Flintoff "Coaching is definitely an ambition," he told BBC's Test Match Special. "I'd love to be England coach one day, just not quite yet." "A few years ago …

5 years, 10 months ago

Ahead of World Cup, Andrew Flintoff names player who can ‘steal the show’

Hindustan Times

Andrew Flintoff believes Ben Stokes can “steal the show” for England in a home season featuring both the World Cup and the Ashes. File image of Andrew Flintoff For the first time since the inaugural men’s World Cup in 1975, England are staging arguably the two biggest events in their calendar -- the one-day showpiece and a Test series against …

7 years, 5 months ago

Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff returns to Lancashire cricket as board member

Firstpost

Former Lancashire star Andrew Flintoff has returned to the English county at boardroom level. London: Former Lancashire star Andrew Flintoff has returned to the English county at boardroom level. Flintoff has now taken a position in the club’s hierarchy, with an eye to helping increase participation and attendance in the region as part of the Lancashire Cricket Foundation. “I have …

22 years, 4 months ago

Flintoff out of first Ashes Test

The Independent

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