Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff: Cricketer

Andrew Flintoff made his Test match debut for England in 1998, against South Africa. Followed by his One Day International in 1999 against Pakistan. Freddie Flintoff made a huge impact for England, in the summer of 2005; when he played a major role in bringing the Ashes back from Australia.

Cricket Achievements

His cricketing achievements are legendary; leading to him being named BBC Sports Personality of the Year, and being awarded an MBE, in the New Year’s Honours List.

• PCA Player of the Year 2005
• BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2005
• ICC Player of the Year 2005
• ICC One Day Player of the Year 2004
• PCA Player of the Year 2004
• Wisden Cricketer of the Year 2004
• Walter Lawrence Trophy 1999
• NBC Denis Compton Award 1997

Andrew Flintoff Media Work

In September 2010, having become one of the biggest players and best known characters in cricket; Flintoff retired from cricket due to a recurring knee injury. Since retiring from cricket Freddie has developed a diverse and credible broadcasting career.

Highlights Include

• A League Of Their Own  on Sky 1 – Team Captain
• Freddie vs The World for ITV2 – in which he went head to head with some of the world’s sporting greats; in a variety of daring challenges across the globe.
• Alone in the Wild for the Discovery channel – Freddie was completely isolated without any aid, help or production team; making his way through the wilderness, with only a handheld camera to record footage.
• The Hidden Side of Sport for BBC1 – this documentary took an insightful look at depression in sport, and how it is dealt with.
• From Lord’s to The Ring for Sky 1 – which exposed the gruelling journey Flintoff had to face, in becoming a heavy weight boxer. The culmination of this was a victory on his debut, at The MEN Arena in Manchester.
• Flintoff’s Road through the Rainforest for Sky – Freddie embarked on a rainforest adventure, cycling deep into the heart of the jungle; via Brazil’s Trans Amazonian Highway, accompanied by journalist Rob Penn.