Andrew Flintoff, popularly known as “Freddie” Flintoff, is a former English professional cricketer. He was born on 6 December 1977 in Lancashire, England, to Colin and Susan Flintoff. He attended Ribbleton Hall High School and later St. Cecilia's RC High School in Preston. Flintoff showed early promise in cricket, representing Lancashire Schools at under-11 and under-15 levels.
Flintoff made his county cricket debut for Lancashire in 1995. His talent quickly earned him a spot on England's Under-19 team, where he captained tours against Pakistan and Zimbabwe. He made his Test debut for the England national team in 1998 against South Africa and his One Day International (ODI) debut in 1999 against Pakistan in Sharjah.
Throughout his career, Flintoff was recognized as one of the most dynamic all-rounders of his generation. Known for his powerful batting, fast bowling, and proficiency in slip fielding, he drew comparisons to England great Ian Botham. Despite his skills, Flintoff's career was marred by inconsistency and frequent injuries, particularly to his knee and ankle.
After being dropped from the national side in 2001 due to inconsistent performance, Flintoff worked diligently on his fitness and bowling technique. He returned to form and regained his place in the squad for the 2001–2002 tour of India, although his performance there was underwhelming.
From 2002 onwards, he began to deliver consistently impressive performances. Between 2003 and 2005, Flintoff was instrumental in victories against top cricketing nations, including South Africa and the West Indies. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, he was named Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 2004.
A pivotal moment in Flintoff’s career came during the 2005 Ashes series against Australia. His all-round performance, including key contributions with both bat and ball, earned him the Man of the Series award and helped England reclaim the Ashes in a historic victory.
| Birth Date: | 6 Dec, 1977 |
| Age: | 42 yrs |
| Occupations: | Boxer Cricketer |
| Citizenship: | United Kingdom |
| Birth Place: | Preston |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Former English cricketer |
| Net Worth 2021: | 20 million |
