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Sons Of England Legends Andrew Flintoff And Michael Vaughan Set To Make U19 Test Debut Together

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Fifteen years after England duo of Michael Vaughan and Andrew Flintoff ended their Test careers, their sons are likely to begin their journey in the traditional format at the age-group level in two Tests against Sri Lanka. Archie Vaughan, son of the former Ashes-winning England captain, was on Tuesday named in a 14-member squad that also includes 16-year-old Rocky Flintoff, who has already made his international debut in youth ODIs. Family connection runs deep in the squad that also features Farhan Ahmed, brother of current England leg-spinner Rehan and Jaydn Denly, the 17-year-old nephew of ex-England batter Joe Denly.

“They’ve helped me and given me more confidence in my leadership on and off the field, advising on bowling options and field placements,” skipper Hamza Shaikh told Warwickshire’s website.

“I like to think I’m a fairly calm guy and captaincy doesn’t faze me. I’m looking forward to the challenge and hopefully coming away with a series win.” A top-order batter and off-spinner, Archie, 18, represented Somerset in his first professional contract earlier this season. He had been been part of the county’s academy set-up at Taunton since 2020.

He is however yet to play for Somerset first-team. But at age-group level last week, he caught the attention with a 83-ball 85 for Young Lions Invitational XI in a warm-up match against the England U19 ODI squad, for whom Rocky, a right-handed allrounder, top-scored with 106.

Vaughan and Flintoff Sr had played 48 Tests together between 1999 and 2008.

England U19 side will take on Sri Lanka U19 in two Tests, at Wormsley from July 8-11, and Cheltenham from July 16-19.

England U19 Squad: Hamza Shaikh (c), Farhan Ahmed, Charlie Brand, Jack Carney, Jaydn Denly, Rocky Flintoff, Kesh Fonseka, Alex French, Alex Green, Eddie Jack, Freddie McCann, Harry Moore, Noah Thain and Archie Vaughan.

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Andrew Flintoff’s Son Smashes Stunning Pull Shot Sixes, Just Like His Father. Watch

admin — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 04:51:27 +0000

Rocky Flintoff, son of former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, left his mark during Lancashire 2nd XI’s game against Durham in Chelmsford. The 16-year-old smashed an unbeaten half-century before the match ended in a draw due to rain. However, Rocky caught the attention of the fans with his six-hitting prowess, which had an uncanny resemblance to his father Andrew. In a video posted by the Lancashire, the teenager can be seen hitting three sixes, all off pull shots. “Rocky Flintoff with 3 sixes on his way to an unbeaten half-century for the 2nd XI!. Our 2nd XI clash with Durham ends in a draw as the rain interrupts once again,” Lancashire captioned the video.

Rocky Flintoff with 3 sixes on his way to an unbeaten half-century for the 2nd XI!

Our 2nd XI clash with Durham ends in a draw as the rain interrupts once again.

Scorecard https://t.co/WieghotbNI

#RedRoseTogether pic.twitter.com/Rrc2SWUB9t

— Lancashire Cricket (@lancscricket) April 18, 2024

Coming in to bat at no. 5, Rokcy hit 78-ball half-century and ended unbeaten on 50 not out.

Andrew Flintoff’s older son, Corey, was also part of the playing XI for Lancashire’s 2nd XI. He bowled four overs but failed to pick a wicket, conceding 19 runs in the process.

Rocky and Corey’s legendary father played 79 Tests for England before retiring from cricket aged 32.

During his cricket career, Flintoff played a pivotal role in England winning the Ashes in 2005 and 2009.

Flintoff had announced his retirement from Test cricket after the 2009 Ashes triumph in the Oval Test, but decided to quit all forms of the game with immediate effect because of a long-standing knee injury.

The 46-year-old, also known as Freddie, has gone on to have a career in television including co-presenting the hit motorshow Top Gear.

Last year, Flintoff suffered a horrific car accident while shooting Top Gear. The incident left him with multiple injuries and scars on his face.

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Flintoff in England’s backroom staff for T20 WC; gets projected as next head coach

admin — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 20:47:00 +0000

Andrew Flintoff has been added to England’s backroom staff for the upcoming T20 World Cup, and ECB managing director Rob Key viewed it as a portend to the former all-rounder’s potential candidacy to the team’s head coach role.

Flintoff will coach Northern Superchargers in the Hundred this season and will also be involved with the England team during its four-match T20I series against Pakistan ahead of the ICC showpiece..

“Without question, I think he would be an excellent head coach. He will be a worthy candidate going forward. When that time comes and whoever is in this job, and it might be outside of my time, they would be stupid not to look at him,” Key told Telegraph.

England’s Test side is managed by Brendon McCullum while Matthew Mott is its coach in white ball formats.

Key also drew parallel with current England captain Ben Stokes and said the Lancastrian can easily relate to players in the dressing room.

“Flintoff is a leader like (Ben) Stokes. Just having someone who knows what it is like to struggle and come out the other end is so relatable to those players. When they have had a bad day, he can explain it.

“He has high emotional intelligence so he understands when you need a bit of an arm around your shoulder or blunt honesty. Those are the skills that make a great leader,” said Key, a close friend of Flintoff.

The 46-year-old Flintoff had suffered serious facial injuries while shooting for ‘Top Gear’ in 2022 and Key was instrumental in bringing his former teammate back to mainstream cricket.

Key also said former England players like all-rounder Moeen Ali should be fast-tracked into coaching roles in future.

“Moeen Ali I think will be an excellent coach, there are so many people. They have these skills and we want to try to create experiences where they can really learn,” he added.

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