Flintoff asks selectors to keep faith in BoparaOctober 4th, 2009 LONDON - Andrew Flintoff, who is recovering from his sixth and final operation, has asked the England selectors to keep faith in the talent of Indian origin batsman Ravi Bopara. Flintoff thinks dropping Bopara would be a huge mistake, saying: "Ravi is a fantastic talent for English cricket and I'm certain he'll come good in Test cricket."
"It's a joy to watch him play and he is the kind of exuberant character the game needs.
England have lost their X-factor without Flintoff, says LeeSeptember 9th, 2009 SOUTHAMPTON - Australian speedster Brett Lee has claimed that England have lost their X-factor without all-rounder Andrew Flintoff. Flintoff is going through his own period of rehabilitation following knee surgery and is presently recuperating in his home in Dubai.
Onions to replace Flintoff in Champions TrophySeptember 8th, 2009 DUBAI - The International Cricket Council (ICC) said Tuesday that fast bowler Graham Onions can replace injured all-rounder Andrew Flintoff in the England squad for Champions Trophy starting Sep 22 in South Africa. The event technical committee of the ICC Champions Trophy has approved Onions as a replacement for Flintoff.
My retirement won't be a distraction in Ashes decider: FlintoffAugust 18th, 2009 LONDON - England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff says his retirement from Test cricket will not be a distraction for the team in the last Ashes Test at the Brit Oval. FLintoff expects to be fit for the fifth Test against Australia that starts Thursday as he continues to battle with the knee injury that forced him to call time on his Test career.
England can win Ashes without Flintoff, says StraussAugust 4th, 2009 LONDON - Captain Andrew Strauss said that England can win the Ashes series without their maverick all-rounder Andrew Flintoff. Flintoff, who will retire after the series, has been on pain killers to ease the inflamation on his troublesome right knee.
Flintoff hoping for another heroic Ashes display at EdgbastonAugust 3rd, 2009 WARWICKSHIRE - England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff hopes to repeat another burst of final-day heroics on Monday in the third Ashes test against Australia, similar to his performance at Lords that allowed the hosts to take a one nil lead in the series. He blasted 74 on the fourth day to take the game away from the Aussies, who resume 25 runs behind today on 88-2.
More injections for Flintoff ahead of Edgbaston TestJuly 29th, 2009 LONDON - England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff needed two more injections and has been sleeping with an ice-pack around his right knee to ensure his participation in the ongoing Ashes test series. All the evidence suggests that the medical treatment is working and that the all-rounder will be ready to build on his man-of-the-match performance at Lords by taking on Australia again at Edgbaston in the third Test starting Thursday.
Pietersen's absence major concern for England, says FlintoffJuly 23rd, 2009 MELBOURNE - All-rounder Andrew Flintoff feels Kevin Pietersen's absence from the rest of the Ashes will be a major concern for England. Flintoff, who is struggling with injury problems of his own, conceded Pietersen's injury might give the Australians a major lift.
England can win Ashes without Flintoff, KP: FlowerJuly 22nd, 2009 LONDON - England cricket team coach Andy Flower believes the hosts can win the Ashes without Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff. Speaking after England's historic win over Australia at Lord's, Flower also revealed that an injured Pietersen had not yet ruled himself out of the series.
Australian media hail FlintoffJuly 21st, 2009 MELBOURNE - Andrew Flintoff's inspiring performance, leading England to their first Ashes win at Lord's after 75 years, was soaked in praise by the Australian media. The newspapers were unequivocal in their praise of Flintoff, saying the injured all-rounder took England to victory 'on one leg'.
England registers historic win against Aussies at Lord'sJuly 20th, 2009 LONDON - Andrew Strauss led England team beat its arch rival Australia in second test at the Lord's ground after 75 years making a history, as they thrashed the visiting Aussies by a margin of 115 runs on the fifth and final day on Monday. England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff finished with figures of five for 92 as England took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
Flintoff out of field with knee injuryJuly 19th, 2009 LONDON - England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has sparked speculation over his ability to last in the Ashes series as he had to leave the field due to his troublesome knee on the fourth day of the ongoing second Test Sunday. Flintoff, who has announced retirement from the Test cricket after the Ashes series, claimed two wickets in the new ball spell before calling for treatment on his suspect knee, The Times reported.
Flower hopes Flintoff will be ready for Lord's TestJuly 15th, 2009 LONDON - England coach Andy Flower is optimistic that his key all-rounder Andrew Flintoff will be ready in time for the second Ashes Test starting Thursday at Lord's. Flintoff's right knee, operated recently, ballooned during the first Test against Australia in Cardiff.
Flintoff finds his form with batJune 26th, 2009 LONDON - With just 11 days left for the first Ashes Test, England cricket fans found something to cheer as charismatic all-rounder Andrew Flintoff came back from injury with a glitzy 93 from 41 balls for Lancashire in a Twenty20 match. Flintoff's 93 guided Lancashire to their highest Twenty20 score of 220 for five against Derbyshire.
Flintoff will play key role in winning Ashes, says LaxmanJune 18th, 2009 LANCASHIRE - Stylish Indian batsman VVS Laxman believes that his Lancashire team-mate Andrew Flintoff will recover from his knee surgery to play a vital role in England's endeavor to bring back the Ashes from the Australians. Laxman is currently playing for Lancashire in the LV County Championship England.
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