Freddie — England's most beloved cricketer of the modern era, whose 2005 Ashes performance was the finest all-round series by an England player since Botham in 1981.
Andrew Flintoff's 2005 Ashes series performance — 402 runs and 24 wickets, including the match-winning performances in the Edgbaston and Trent Bridge Tests — is the finest all-round series by an England cricketer since Ian Botham's legendary 1981. His character — generous in victory and magnanimous in defeat, particularly his consolation of Brett Lee after Edgbaston — captured the nation's heart. He captained England before injury ended his career prematurely.
His consolation of a distraught Brett Lee after England's 2-run Edgbaston victory — arm around the opposition while celebrating his own team's win — became one of cricket's most celebrated images.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- 2005 Ashes winner
- 79 Tests, 3,845 runs, 226 wickets
- 2005 Wisden Cricketer of Year