Andrew Flintoff, an inspirational all-rounder, was spotted in England‘s locker room during their recent matches against New Zealand and Ireland.
The 45-year-old experienced a terrible accident in December while filming an episode of Top Gear that nearly claimed his life. As part of his rehabilitation, he is currently serving as the England team’s unpaid assistant coach. The great former cricketer’s presence in the locker room has reportedly been very beneficial to the World Cup-bound players, and his stay has been extended into the current series against Ireland.
Marcus Trescothick, an assistant coach for England who played for the national team alongside Andrew Flintoff for many years, claimed that the Preston native enjoys picking on him in jokes and that he has had a beneficial influence on the players currently on the roster.
He hits me harder than anyone else, so it’s been difficult. He now picks on me the most, but having him around has been wonderful, it really has. observing him develop into Freddie once more and returning to cricket. Evidently, he has neglected cricket for a considerable amount of time. But for him, this is where it all begins and belongs. The men have warmed up to him immediately. ESPN cricinfo cited Trescothick as saying.
He has been outstanding. There were a few “wow” moments when he spoke in the changing area. You can tell a difference, and I’ve watched him develop as a character. His communication with players has been excellent. It has truly been helpful to have him sprinkle some gold dust over the team as the younger guys work with it. You cannot buy it, the former England opener continued.
After the third One-Day International between England and Ireland, which is slated to take place in Bristol on Tuesday, September 26, Flintoff’s contract will expire. When Jos Buttler and company try to defend their 50-over World Cup title in India, it will be intriguing to see if he goes with them.
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