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Arab News
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Flintoff proud as Afghan refugee protege plays for Lancashire second team
LONDON: Andrew Flintoff has revealed his pride at seeing 'Field of Dreams' protege Adnan Miakhel, a refugee from Afghanistan, make his first appearance for Lancashire's second team. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport Finally , maybe Sean will get a game soon too Some journeys are longer and harder I'm so proud of this fine young man — Andrew Flintoff (@flintoff11) April 30, 2025 Flintoff, reflecting on Miakhel's elevation from Lancashire's Under-18s last season to the second string this year, posted on X: 'Some journeys are longer and harder, I'm so proud of this fine young man.' Miakhel scored 25 not out batting at number 10 in the first innings and dismissed first-teamers Jonny Tattersall and Matt Revis as he claimed figures of 2-72 from 13 overs. The game at Liverpool's Northern Cricket Club is a friendly match which does not restrict teams to the usual standard 11 players and Miakhel is not listed to bat in the second innings. Rossall School, which awarded Miakhel a scholarship, paid its own tribute, adding on X: 'Amazing to see current Y13 and 1XI (first team) cricket Captain Adnan M being presented with his 2XI (2nd XI) cap as he made his debut against Yorkshire. 'It is fantastic to see all of the hard work Adnan has put in paying off and we wish him all the success in the future with @lancscricket,' added the message from Rossall, whose former pupils include Liam Botham, the son of England cricket great Ian Botham, who also played cricket and both codes of rugby at a professional level in his own right.
Business Recorder
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Flintoff proud as Afghan refugee protege plays for Lancashire second team
LONDON: Andrew Flintoff has revealed his pride at seeing 'Field of Dreams' protege Adnan Miakhel, a refugee from Afghanistan, make his first appearance for Lancashire's second team. The former England cricket captain, who made his name in cricket as a hugely talented all-rounder while playing for Lancashire, his native county, has been back in the public eye lately following the release of a new documentary detailing the painful recovery from his life-changing car crash. The programme sees Flintoff speaking about how returning from show business to cricket has helped him gain fresh meaning in life, with Miakhel's appearance in a three-day friendly against Yorkshire – the traditional arch-rivals of northwest county Lancashire – uniting the worlds of entertainment and sport. The Afghan refugee was the breakout star of Flintoff's television reality show about a scratch team of would-be cricketers based in Preston, Lancashire, and was awarded asylum in the United Kingdom after his mentor wrote to the Home Office (Britain's interior ministry) supporting his application. Flintoff, reflecting on Miakhel's elevation from Lancashire's Under-18s last season to the second string this year, posted on X: 'Some journeys are longer and harder, I'm so proud of this fine young man.' Miakhel scored 25 not out batting at number 10 in the first innings and dismissed first-teamers Jonny Tattersall and Matt Revis as he claimed figures of 2-72 from 13 overs. The game at Liverpool's Northern Cricket Club is a friendly match which does not restrict teams to the usual standard 11 players and Miakhel is not listed to bat in the second innings. Rossall School, which awarded Miakhel a scholarship, paid its own tribute, adding on X: 'Amazing to see current Y13 and 1XI (first team) cricket Captain Adnan M being presented with his 2XI (2nd XI) cap as he made his debut against Yorkshire. 'It is fantastic to see all of the hard work Adnan has put in paying off and we wish him all the success in the future with @lancscricket,' added the message from Rossall, whose former pupils include Liam Botham, the son of England cricket great Ian Botham, who also played cricket and both codes of rugby at a professional level in his own right.
France 24
01-05-2025
- Sport
- France 24
Flintoff proud as Afghan refugee protege plays for Lancashire second team
The former England cricket captain, who made his name in cricket as a hugely talented all-rounder while playing for Lancashire, his native county, has been back in the public eye lately following the release of a new documentary detailing the painful recovery from his life-changing car crash. The programme sees Flintoff speaking about how returning from show business to cricket has helped him gain fresh meaning in life, with Miakhel's appearance in a three-day friendly against Yorkshire -- the traditional arch-rivals of northwest county Lancashire -- uniting the worlds of entertainment and sport. The Afghan refugee was the breakout star of Flintoff's television reality show about a scratch team of would-be cricketers based in Preston, Lancashire, and was awarded asylum in the United Kingdom after his mentor wrote to the Home Office (Britain's interior ministry) supporting his application. Flintoff, reflecting on Miakhel's elevation from Lancashire's Under-18s last season to the second string this year, posted on X: "Some journeys are longer and harder, I'm so proud of this fine young man.' Miakhel scored 25 not out batting at number 10 in the first innings and dismissed first-teamers Jonny Tattersall and Matt Revis as he claimed figures of 2-72 from 13 overs. The game at Liverpool's Northern Cricket Club is a friendly match which does not restrict teams to the usual standard 11 players and Miakhel is not listed to bat in the second innings. Rossall School, which awarded Miakhel a scholarship, paid its own tribute, adding on X: "Amazing to see current Y13 and 1XI (first team) cricket Captain Adnan M being presented with his 2XI (2nd XI) cap as he made his debut against Yorkshire. "It is fantastic to see all of the hard work Adnan has put in paying off and we wish him all the success in the future with @lancscricket," added the message from Rossall, whose former pupils include Liam Botham, the son of England cricket great Ian Botham, who also played cricket and both codes of rugby at a professional level in his own right.
South Wales Guardian
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Andrew Flintoff proud as protege Adnan Miakhel plays for Lancashire second team
The former England captain has been back in the spotlight in recent days following the release of a new documentary covering the painful aftermath of his life-changing car crash. In it, he speaks of how returning from the world of showbusiness to cricket has helped him find new purpose, and Miakhel's appearance in a three-day friendly against Yorkshire this week neatly brings the two worlds together. Finally , maybe Sean will get a game soon too 💥Some journeys are longer and harder I'm so proud of this fine young man 😘 — Andrew Flintoff (@flintoff11) April 30, 2025 The Afghan refugee was a breakout star of Flintoff's reality show about a scratch team of would-be cricketers based in Preston and was awarded asylum in the United Kingdom after his mentor wrote to the Home Office supporting his application. Reflecting on Miakhel's elevation from Lancashire's Under-18s last season to the second string, Flintoff posted on X: 'Some journeys are longer and harder, I'm so proud of this fine young man.' Miakhel scored 25 not out batting at number 10 in the first innings and dismissed first-teamers Jonny Tattersall and Matt Revis as he claimed figures of two for 72 from 13 overs. The game at Liverpool's Northern CC is a friendly engagement which does not restrict teams to 11 players and he is not carded to bat in the second innings. Rossall School, which awarded Miakhel a scholarship, paid its own tribute, adding on X: 'Amazing to see current Y13 and 1XI cricket Captain Adnan M being presented with his 2XI cap as he made his debut against Yorkshire. 'It is fantastic to see all of the hard work Adnan has put in paying off and we wish him all the success in the future with @lancscricket.'
Daily Mirror
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Freddie Flintoff 'so proud' as refugee star of hit BBC show makes cricket debut
Stars of the 'Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams' TV show are making strides in cricket and one of the ex-England all-rounder's proteges, Adnan Miakhel, reached a big milestone Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff has spoken of his pride at watching Adnan Miakhel make his debut for Lancashire's second string. Afghan refugee Miakhel, 18, starred in the 'Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams' show and supported the teenager's asylum claim. Miakhel saw an initial asylum appeal rejected after his appearance on the reality show, which saw former England star Flintoff attempt to build a cricket team consisting of disadvantaged youngsters from his home county of Lancashire. However, Flintoff was among those to back an appeal which eventually saw the youngster given a chance to remain in the UK. "Finally, maybe [fellow Field of Dreams star] Sean will get a game soon too," Flintoff wrote on social media in response to a photo of Miakhel being presented with his Lancashire 2nd XI cap. "Some journeys are longer and harder I'm so proud of this fine young man." A number of fans shared their own messages of support in the comments. "Good luck Adnan, a top lad as we're all of the others. A great series," wrote one. "Proud of you, Freddie! Bet Sean's chuffed too, what a lad," was the reply from a second. "Brilliant. Gives every young player hope and inspiration. Especially if you're not from the elite school background," wrote a third. Miakhel finished on 25 not out as Lancashire's second string were bowled out for 159 in their first innings. He also took a pair of wickets as Yorkshire's second XI opened up a healthy lead, claiming the wicket of Jonny Tattersall early on and later dismissing Matt Revis after the 23-year-old recorded a century. "I can't tell how much I'm happy. Today was my Lancashire 2nd XI debut against Yorkshire 2nd XI and I have been given the debut by Lancashire legend Steve Croft sir," Miakhel wrote on social media. "Thank you very much to anyone that helped me and support me in my cricketing journey so far thank you " Rossall School in Fleetwood, where Miakhel studied with a scholarship, also shared a message congratulating him. "Amazing to see current Y13 and 1XI cricket Captain Adnan M being presented with his 2XI cap as he made his debut against Yorkshire," a social media post read. 'It is fantastic to see all of the hard work Adnan has put in paying off and we wish him all the success in the future with @lancscricket.' The teenager joined a local cricket team with the support of foster parents Barry and Elaine. As part of the second season of the Field of Dreams show, he joined his team-mates and mentor Flintoff on a tour of India. "It's always been a simple dream of mine to play cricket, professionally but I also want to continue with my studies as well," he said back in September. "I'd love to do more filming as well, especially with my Field of Dreams family. "Since the first series of Field of Dreams, I have always had great feedback all along. The second series, the feedback was even better, really brilliant."
