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.
Flintoff's England contract won't hinder his IPL windfallSeptember 14th, 2009 LONDON - The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have admitted that despite the incremental contract, they would not be able to stop star cricketer Andrew Flintoff from hawking his cricketing talents around the world. Flintoff had announced his retirement from Test cricket at the conclusion of the 2009 Ashes series, and under the terms and conditions of the new contract, he must only make himself available for all short-form matches.
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.
Ponting says Flintoff farewell could distract England ahead of Ashes deciderAugust 19th, 2009 LONDON - Australian captain Ricky Ponting believes that all rounder Andrew Flintoff's farewell could distract England from its quest of regaining the Ashes after nearly four years. "It's going to be interesting to see how it all pans out," the Courier Mail quoted Ponting, as saying as both teams prepare for the deciding fifth and final Test at The Oval tomorrow.
Winning The Ashes would be the greatest feat of my career, says FlintoffAugust 19th, 2009 LONDON - England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has said that winning The Ashes this summer would be the greatest feat of his career. Recalling England's epic 2005 Ashes triumph, Flintoff, who scored 402 runs, took 24 wickets and was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year, said the difference back then was England believed they would win.
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.
Harmison to retire after AshesJuly 25th, 2009 LONDON - England fast bowler Steve Harmison will retire from Test cricket after the ongoing Ashes series. Harmison, 30, is said to be tired of the treadmill and will apparently also quit one-day international cricket and Twenty20 internationals.
Lifting the urn would be the perfect way to go: FlintoffJuly 21st, 2009 LONDON - England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff is determined to lift the Ashes urn no matter what is the state of his troublesome left knee. Flintoff courage inspired England to win the second Test against Australia at Lord's here Monday and go up 1-0 in the 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.
Flintoff will be a big draw in IPL, says Shane WarneJuly 16th, 2009 LONDON - Australian spin great Shane Warne backed Andrew Flintoff's decision to retire from Test cricket and said the all-rounder will be a big crowd-puller in the Indian Premier League next year. Warne said Flintoff can now focus on One-day and Twenty20 formats and the latter will suit his style of play.
Flintoff warns team-mates to avoid milking 2005 Ashes victoryJune 30th, 2009 LONDON - All rounder Andrew Flintoff has warned his England team-mates to avoid basking in the memory of their 2005 Ashes triumph. Flintoff, fit again after a knee operation, insists England must look forward as they bid to beat the Australians this summer.
Flower backs Flintoff to be "fit and firing" for the AshesJune 17th, 2009 LONDON - England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff is almost certain to make his way back into the team for the Ashes. Flintoff, who has been out of action for nearly three months after undergoing a knee surgery, showed signs that he is ready to take the field once again when he took six wickets in his comeback match against Durham last week.
Freddie says he is on course to play the AshesJune 12th, 2009 LONDON - England all rounder Andrew Flintoff has said that he is confident about making it to the Ashes squad, and he proved it by knocking over former Aussie opener Michael De Venuto with his second ball. According to The Sun, Flintoff was included at the last minute by Lancashire for the four-day match against Durham after seamer Tom Smith was injured in the warm-ups.
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.
Flintoff confident of playing in AshesJune 11th, 2009 LONDON - Injured all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has brightened England's chances in the forthcoming Ashes series against Australia by announcing he will be fit for the tournament. Flintoff has made a quick recovery from a knee operation and has revealed that he has suffered no ill-effects from strenuous bowling sessions over the past few days, adding he could return to playing for Lancashire against Durham by Friday.
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