Andrew Flintoff
Andrew Flintoff
Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff MBEis an English professional cricketer and boxer...
ProfessionCricket Player
Date of Birth6 December 1977
CityLancashire, England
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It (India's charge) was explosive. But we knew it would have required some effort from them to chase the total that we had set.
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It is something of a shock, to be honest. Both my family and myself are very proud to have won it and I am pleased the whole team have got one (an MBE) because throughout the Ashes there was somebody different contributing at different times.
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I was really goosed after that last Test, so a break in France with family and friends has been just what I needed, ... But good as that was, our focus is now on Trent Bridge and the Aussies. After all, we're trying to win the Ashes and that's a massive prize.
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It was a good wicket. Once you got set and used to the pace, you could really score runs as Paul Collingwood and Geraint Jones showed in the England innings.
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I don't want to be back in those dark times again. So experiencing that makes this all the sweeter.
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One thing I'm sure is that I'm in control of my destiny now, It's something I'm not worried about.
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It (the pitch) should offer more bounce, more pace and we have a decent chance to take the lead.
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I enjoy hitting the ball and trying to bowl fast, and that is what I do.
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My feeling is Australia have their noses in front. Would we take a draw now? Probably!
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Simply because he encourages you to enjoy cricket without fear of failure.
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Runs have been a bit sparse for me lately,
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It's been an unbelievable day and I can't find the words to describe how KP played. It's one of the great innings. But then we've all performed. The strength of this side is that different people have stuck their hands up at different times during the series.
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It is an opportunity for a young side, opportunities arise for young players to show the character and strength of this England side.
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It is a good opportunity to play against Australia again in Australia and will hold all the same challenges,