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Flintoff Shines Under Pressure For England; Freddie's Son Emulates Father's Heroics

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

Rocky Flintoff and Andrew Flintoff [Source: @sports_tak, @Godsplanbabyy/x.com]Rocky Flintoff and Andrew Flintoff [Source: @sports_tak, @Godsplanbabyy/x.com]

When we talk about the best all-rounders to have represented England, a true cricket fan will admit that Andrew Flintoff took the legacy of the great Ian Botham. In the early 2000s, Flintoff was a common name in the England playing XI, delivering regular, impactful performances for the team.

The Man For Crisis, Andrew Flintoff

The best thing about the Freddie (Flintoff's nickname) was that he had equally efficient match-winning abilities with both the bat and the ball. For Indian fans from the 90s, the scene of Flintoff running with his jersey in hand at the Wankhede Stadium was one of the most heartbreaking yet iconic moments to have witnessed. 

Notably, Andrew was primarily known during his time for his ability to deliver under pressure. Be it with the bat or the ball, Freddie always stood up for his team and changed the momentum of a game. 

Rocky Carrying 'Flintoff' Legacy Ahead

The genes have been passed on to the next generation. Andrew Flintoff's son, Rocky Flintoff, is currently playing for England U19 in a 50-over game against the Indian team led by Ayush Mhatre. 

In the first of the five-match series, England batted first. Courtesy of a brilliant show from the bowlers, the visitors managed to restrict the home team at 174, as they bundled them out in the 43rd over. 

While the English batters did not show much resilience, there were only two big positives for them. One of the openers, Issac Mohammed, played a breezy knock of 42 runs off 28 deliveries. 

Rocky Stands Tall Amidst Collapse

However, the home team continued to lose wickets and was under pressure. It was Rocky Flintoff who stayed tall at one end and tried to provide stability to the progress of the innings. The genes of the family showed as he kept going while wickets kept tumbling from the other end. 

Rocky Flintoff was the top scorer in the innings with a score of 56 from 90 deliveries. His innings were decorated with three fours and three maximums. 

As for India, the pick of the bowlers was Kanishk Chouhan. At the time of writing, India's chase has not started. A batting line-up comprising Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhah Suryavanshi will be looking to knock down the target of 175 runs as quickly as possible.