Flintoff’s Cricket Series Over

One of the renowned English cricketers Andrew Flintoff has finally decided to give up cricket starting July 2010. Flintoff has been the most versatile player from England Cricket team who was known for fast bowling and superb bating. This all rounder has been a captain for the English team. He has been instrumental in getting winning trophies for England team during his captaincy. His leadership skills and camaraderie have been evident on and off both the fields. England won the Test series against India in 2006 under his guidance and captaincy.

            Flintoff did not have a very great opening as he was selected Under 19 team. He started off performing slowly and gradually got in to a form of best cricket all rounder. For the same reason he faced harsh criticism about his stamina, physic and fitness. However with a Never Say Die spirit he performed against Zimbabwe and gave right off the bat to all those who criticized him. It was a blessing in disguise for him. Then he moved on to the England team and scored a Test century in 2002. He has been a key player in all One day as well as Test series for England.

            He was appointed as a Vice captain for the England team. During this team he bowled with a bang with only 17 runs off his balls.  Flintoff could not keep a very descent track record about his behavior and had been asked to apologize time and again. Then similar to other good cricketers he had ankle injury due to which he could not play in Sri Lanka and New Zealand in 2008. Flintoff is known as second highest wicket taker in England team with 159 wickets in hand. He played in Indian Premier League and was a part of Chennai Super Kings. By the virtue of his performance he asked for the maximum amount and was given as well.