Andrew Flintoff
Cricketer and sports broadcaster
Born
December 6th, 1977
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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An English cricketer, coach, and sportscaster. Played internationally for England from 1998 to 2009. Contributed significantly to England's victory in the 2005 Ashes series against Australia, a series celebrated for high competitiveness. Also played for various county teams, including Lancashire. Transitioned to coaching and broadcasting after retirement from professional cricket.
Key player in England's 2005 Ashes victory
Represented England in 79 Test matches
Played in 141 One Day Internationals
Won ICC Cricket World Cup 1999 with England
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