Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff was involved in a serious vehicle accident on Tuesday, December 13 in the United Kingdom while filming an episode of the BBC show “Top Gear.” The cricketer turned broadcaster was taping the show at Surrey’s Dunsfold Aerodrome when the tragedy happened. An urgent airlift to a neighboring hospital for the 45-year-old was performed. This morning, Freddie was hurt in an accident at the Top Gear test track, and crew medics arrived on the scene almost away. According to accounts, he was immediately rushed to the hospital. Since 2019, he has been hosting Top Gear. Since then, Flintoff has been involved in other mishaps.
Andrew Flintoff Personal Life
In Preston, Lancashire, England, on December 6, 1977, Andrew Flintoff was born. Colin Flintoff, Flintoff’s father, was a plumber, a factory maintenance worker, and the cricket team captain of Dutton Forshaw’s second XI. Flintoff went to Ribbleton Hall High School and Greenlands Community Primary School. At the age of 14, he made his first trip overseas to Argentina. He earned nine GCSEs at City of Preston High School, but he decided not to continue his schooling and left at the age of 16. He was an avid chess player when he was younger and played cricket for the Lancashire Schools under-11 and under-15 teams. After that, he participated for 2.5 years on the England under-19 cricket squad.
Andrew Flintoff; image credits:- NDTV Sports
In March 2005, Flintoff wed Rachael Wools in London’s Knightsbridge neighborhood. He’s got four kids. [66] On his left shoulder, he has tattoos of the names of his children and wife. Flintoff is a Preston North End supporter. Flintoff acknowledged in his 2005 book, Being Freddie, that at the time, he had little to no interest in football and simply went to the Etihad Stadium for the community. Both Colin Flintoff and his brother Chris were cricket players; Colin currently competes for Whittingham Cricket Club in the Preston area. In July 2004 at Edgbaston, during his 167-run innings against the West Indies, one six off Jermaine Lawson was struck high into the Ryder Stand and then was caught by his dad, who fumbled and dropped the ball.
Andrew Flintoff Net Worth
Andrew Flintoff has a $20 million fortune. The ICC consistently ranked Flintoff, a tall fast bowler, batsman, and slip fielder, among the best international all-rounders in both ODI and Test cricket. After making his England debut in 1998, he quickly established himself as a key member of the team, acting as both captains as well as vice-captain. Nevertheless, he frequently sustained injuries throughout his professional career, frequently as a result of his large body and bowling technique.
He participated in just 13 of England’s 36 Test matches from 2007 to 2009, but he was still an essential member of the team and was chosen whenever he was available. While he offered himself future One Day International as well as Twenty20 International commitments, he declared his retirement from Test cricket on July 15, 2009, effective at the end of the 2009 Ashes series on August 24. On September 7, 2009, it was revealed that he developed deep vein thrombosis post surgery to his leg, and on September 16, 2010, he declared his retirement from all forms of cricket.
FAQs
1. What is the net worth of Andrew Flintoff?
Ans. $20 million
2. What is the age of Andrew Flintoff?
Ans. 45 years
3. When is Andrew Flintoff’s birthday?
Ans. December 6, 1977
4. Who is the wife of Andrew Flintoff?
Ans. Rachael Wools
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