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The Sun
30-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
Freddie Flintoff leaves son Rocky, 17, OUT of England Lions team for India test
FREDDIE FLINTOFF has left his son Rocky out of the England Lions team against India. Lions head coach Flintoff benched the 17-year-old batter for the test match against India's feeder team on Friday. Rocky has been suffering with injuries in recent months, but the reason for his snub is unclear. The Lions face India A as part of a four-day test at the Spitfire Ground in Canterbury, with the Asian side currently 50-2 in the first innings. The talented batter missed the first part of the County Championship season because of a back injury. Rocky, who turned 17 last month, earned his third call up to England's Lions feeder team last week. Like his dad, Rocky came through the ranks with Lancashire County, signing his first professional deal in June 2024. A right-handed batsman and right arm fast-medium bowler, he is the youngest player to appear for Lancashire, at 16 years and 113 days. He is also the youngest to score a match-winning century for the England Under-19s team. The teenager was first called up for the Lions against South Africa A in December, before being recalled to face Australia XI a month later. On the Aussie tour, he broke his dad Freddie's record as the youngest player to score a Lions century after hitting 126 in Brisbane. Flintoff Snr began helping the England in 2023 following his near-fatal car accident while filming for Top Gear. I thought my face had been ripped off after it was dragged 150ft along Tarmac in Top Gear crash, says Freddie Flintoff The full extent of the retired all-rounder's injuries were laid bare in a new Disney+ documentary last month. The star, 47, was dragged nose down for 50 metres in the 2022 horror accident in Dunsfold, Surrey. He said: 'I was frightened to death. I thought I was dead. I was conscious but I couldn't see anything. I was thinking, 'Is that it?' 'But I had my hat come over my eyes! So I pulled my hat up and I thought, 'I'm on the Top Gear track — this isn't heaven!'' Meanwhile, first team star Chris Woakes will make his return from an ankle injury after being selected for two Lions fixtures with India A. The 36-year-old has not played since January, but has been named in a 15-man squad for the second-string fixtures, starting on 30 May and 6 June. 3
News18
22-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
5 Father-Son Cricketing Duos Who Have Faced India – Flintoffs Are The Latest
In a twist laced with nostalgia and symbolism, Rocky Flintoff, the 17-year-old son of legendary England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, has been named in the England Lions squad for two upcoming four-day matches against India 'A'. The red-ball fixtures, scheduled to begin on May 30, will act as a prelude to India's much-anticipated 5-Test tour of England later this summer. Rocky's selection not only draws attention to his rising talent, highlighted by a century against Cricket Australia XI earlier this year, but also rekindles memories of his father's iconic clashes with India. Andrew Flintoff, once the heartbeat of England's middle order and one of cricket's fiercest competitors in the early 2000s, famously played a crucial role in England's 2005 Ashes triumph and left an indelible mark on cricket fans in India during numerous spirited encounters.
NDTV
21-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Andrew Flintoff's Son Picked For England Lions' Squad Against India A, Chris Woakes Also In
England Lions have announced a strong 14-member squad for their upcoming two four-day matches against India A, starting May 30 in Canterbury, with a mix of experience, exciting youth and a few eye-catching inclusions. Headlining the selection is the return of veteran pacer Chris Woakes and the debut call-up for Rocky Flintoff, son of former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff. Woakes, 36, who missed out on the squad for the one-off Test against Zimbabwe due to an ankle injury, is set to use the Lions fixtures as an opportunity to prove his fitness and form ahead of the senior team's Test series against India in June. Having starred in last summer's Ashes series with 19 wickets at a stellar average of 18.15—earning him the Compton-Miller Medal—Woakes remains a key figure in English conditions. However, with rising pressure from younger seamers like Essex's Sam Cook, these matches could prove crucial in his bid to retain a spot in the senior setup. Captaining the Lions side is Somerset's James Rew, who is a part of the senior squad for the Zimbabwe Test beginning on May 22. Rew will lead a dynamic group of cricketers, including legspinner Rehan Ahmed —available only for the first match before linking up with the T20I squad for the West Indies tour—and promising top-order batter Dan Mousley. One of the most talked-about selections is that of Rocky Flintoff, the son of Ashes 2005 hero Andrew Flintoff. The squad also includes left-arm quick Josh Hull, who debuted for England last summer against Sri Lanka, and opener Ben McKinney, a former England U-19 graduate pushing for higher honours. Another name that stands out is Farhan Ahmed, younger brother of Rehan, who has been rewarded for a string of solid performances for Nottinghamshire with his offspin. While Jordan Cox is expected to return for the second fixture in Northampton after missing out on the squad for the Zimbabwe Test due to injury, there is no place for Jofra Archer. The pacer was initially considered for the second Lions match at Wantage Road, but a right-thumb injury—sustained during the IPL—has ruled him out of any immediate red-ball return. England Lions Squad: James Rew (Captain), Farhan Ahmed, Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Jordan Cox, Rocky Flintoff, Emilio Gay, Tom Haines, George Hill, Josh Hull, Eddie Jack, Ben McKinney, Dan Mousley, Ajeet Singh Dale, Chris Woakes. Listen to the latest songs, only on
India Today
21-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Chris Woakes and Rocky Flintoff named in England Lions squad for India A series
Veteran pacer Chris Woakes and Andrew Flintoff's son Rocky Flintoff were named in the 14-member England Lions squad for the upcoming two four-day matches against India A, starting May 30 in 36, missed the recent one-off Test due to an ankle injury that delayed his start to the summer. These fixtures now present a crucial opportunity for him to regain match fitness and push for inclusion in the squad for the India series in James Rew, who was added to the senior squad for the Zimbabwe Test, will lead the Lions. The squad features promising players including legspinner Rehan Ahmed—available only for the first match before joining the T20I squad for the West Indies series—and batsman Dan Mousley. Jordan Cox, originally selected ahead of Rew for the Zimbabwe Test but sidelined by an abdominal strain, is expected to return for the second Lions match in Northampton starting June 6. In contrast, there will be no immediate red-ball return for Jofra Archer. He had been pencilled in for the second fixture at Wantage Road but has been ruled out due to a right-thumb injury sustained during the selectors have named a strong 15-man Lions squad for the two four-day matches, beginning May 30. In a shift from recent tour-match policies, the squad includes several players in contention for senior Test roles. Among them are opener Ben McKinney, a former Under-19 graduate who could challenge Zak Crawley, and left-arm seamer Josh Hull, who made his Test debut against Sri Lanka last Rehan Ahmed's younger brother Farhan also earns a call-up, following a string of impressive performances for Nottinghamshire with his is the most experienced member of the group. Despite his age, he remains a vital figure in English conditions, having claimed 19 wickets at 18.15 in the 2023 Ashes to earn the Compton-Miller Medal, followed by 24 more at 20.25 last summer after stepping into a leadership role in the absence of James place in the XI is now under pressure from Essex's Sam Cook, who is expected to debut in the Zimbabwe Lions Squad: James Rew (C), Farhan Ahmed, Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Jordan Cox, Rocky Flintoff, Emilio Gay, Tom Haines, George Hill, Josh Hull, Eddie Jack, Ben McKinney, Dan Mousley, Ajeet Singh Dale, Chris WoakesMust Watch
The Guardian
02-05-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Somerset v Essex, Middlesex v Kent, and more: county cricket day one
Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature m Share n Share Lancs are still without Jimmy, who is 'champing at the bit' but not quite match-fit. Rocky Flintoff is apparently back to hitting balls and looking to play some one day cricket in June. Yorkshire are strengthened by the return of Root and Brook, as well as Australian Jordan Buckingham, who has signed for five games. WArwickshire also have an Australian, Beau Webster. Share 1 Leicestershire (played 4) 74 2 Derbyshire (played 4) 53 3 Kent (played 3) 52 4 Middlesex (played 4) 38 5 Gloucestershire (played 4) 38 6 Lancashire (played 3) 34 7 Northamptonshire (played 3) 34 8 Glamorgan (played 3) 15 Share 1 Nottinghamshire (played 4) 70 2 Surrey (played 4) 60 3 Sussex (played 4) 52 4 Essex (played 3) 47 5 Warwickshire (played 3) 46 6 Durham (played 4) 45 7 Hampshire (played 3) 43 8 Yorkshire (played 3) 40 9 Somerset (played 4) 33 10 Worcestershire (played 4) 18 Share DIVISION ONE Southampton: Hampshire v Durham Taunton: Somerset v Essex Headingley: Yorkshire v Warwickshire DIVISION TWO Sophia Gardens: Glamorgan v Derbyshire Old Trafford: Lancashire v Gloucestershire Grace Road: Leicestershire v Northamptonshire Lord's: Middlesex v Kent Share Good May morning! With a quarter of the Championship season already gone, the cherry blossom falling but the swifts not yet here, patterns are starting to emerge. But patterns can be undone. Four teams take a rest this bank holiday weekend: the top three in Division One, Notts, Surrey and Sussex, and the April wooden spoonists, Worcestershire. Play starts at 11am, please join us! Share
