Flintoff admits he is one injury away from quitting cricketOctober 5th, 2009 LONDON - England all rounder Andrew Flintoff has admitted that he is just one injury away from calling quits from cricket. Injured Flintoff is spending the next three months in Dubai to facilitate his recovery from a right knee operation and make a return to England's one-day team.
Flintoff committed to England but also to playing in IPL, AustraliaOctober 4th, 2009 LONDON - England all rounder Andrew Flintoff, who didn't sign the ECB contract, has said that he is committed to playing in the Indian Premier League and Australia. The one issue that still worries Flintoff is when people question his loyalty and desire to play cricket for England.
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.
Flintoff wants England team to stick with HarmisonSeptember 30th, 2009 LONDON - Ashes hero Andrew Flintoff has said that Steve Harmison is the man to spearhead England's Test side following his own retirement. Durham ace Harmison has been mulling over his international future this summer after being denied a central contract.
Clark hopes next generation of Oz cricketers value country above the dollarSeptember 17th, 2009 SYDNEY - Experienced Australian seamer Stuart Clark has warned that he can only hope the next generation of Australian cricketers values playing for their country ahead of chasing the almighty dollar on offer in the Indian Premier League and next month's Champions League. Skipper Ricky Ponting, who said he expected more people to follow in the footsteps of English all-rounder Andrew Flintoff and pursue the shorter version of the game, backed up Clark.
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.
Flintoff suffering from deep vein thrombosis post surgerySeptember 7th, 2009 LONDON - England cricket hero Andrew Flintoff is suffering from deep vein thrombosis in his right calf after knee surgery. The 31-year-old all-rounder underwent an operation following the conclusion of this summer's Ashes tournament.
Flintoff wants to become best one-day player in the worldAugust 25th, 2009 LONDON - All rounder Andrew Flintoff, who underwent a knee operation 24 hours after his heroics helped England regain the Ashes, wants to become best one day player in the world. Flintoff was devastated last week when told by specialist Andy Williams that he would require more surgery as he has already had four on his right ankle.
Stuart Broad can fill my boots, says Freddie FlintoffAugust 24th, 2009 LONDON - Andrew Flintoff signed off from Test cricket with Ashes glory and declared that Stuart Broad would adequately make up for his absence. The 31-year-old said: "What a Test for Stuart Broad - I think once I've gone, they're not going to be missing me.
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.
Clark's aiming for a true recallJuly 27th, 2009 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE - Australian fast bowler Stuart Clark believes that he can intimidate England and is confident about a Test recall after being his side's best bowler during the second day of a three-day tour match against Northamptonshire yesterday. While Peter Siddle finished with the most wickets, 3-53 from 9.3 overs, Clark bowled with great control and consistent movement to take 2-45 from 14 overs before the county declared at 7-226.
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.
Flintoff set to quit Test cricket after AshesJuly 15th, 2009 LONDON - England all rounder Andrew Flintoff is ready to quit Test cricket at the end of this Ashes series. Flintoff, who has been afflicted with constant injuries, wants to quit five-day matches to prolong his career for England as an ODI and Twenty20 player.
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 back in action, says reserving best for AshesJune 12th, 2009 LONDON - England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff Friday made a comeback to competitive cricket for Lancashire and is upbeat about his performance in the Ashes. Flintoff, surprisingly handed a starting slot by coach Peter Moores just six weeks after surgery on a troublesome knee forced him out of the IPL, claimed a wicket in just two balls of his comeback.
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