Cricket stepped in to save lots of Freddie Flintoff as restoration plan emerges

Freddie Flintoff is reportedly anticipated to make a full-time return to the world of cricket as he continues to get better from his high-speed crash whereas filming for Top Gear final December. The 45-year-old sustained facial accidents and damaged ribs when the automobile he was driving veered off the street at 130mph at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome in Surrey.

The BBC halted manufacturing of Top Gear after Flintoff’s brutal crash, with the broadcasting big confirming in a press release {that a} choice might be made later this 12 months on whether or not to proceed filming. He later stepped down from his presenting duties on the present and has since flirted with the thought of returning to his cricket roots by becoming a member of England‘s camp for his or her one-day sequence in opposition to New Zealand.

Flintoff has been noticed main coaching drills whereas sporting a lot of seen scars and cuts on his face, whereas he has additionally been carrying a strip of tape throughout his nostril. He has been holding a low profile throughout his time with England and is but to present any interviews, though that might quickly change if his plan falls into place.

The 45-year-old is planning to make a full-time return to cricket, based on the Daily Mail, together with his present involvement seen as the primary ‘child steps’ in attaining that objective. His time within the England camp is alleged to have gone down effectively and he has been considered as a valued member of the teaching staff over the course of the sequence.

A supply near the England dressing room is quoted as saying: “He has so much to offer and it was a no-brainer to get him involved. These players grew up watching him. He has had his ups and downs in the game but he relates to everyone and that’s important in coaching.

“There’s no motive why this can’t be the beginning of one thing. If Fred needs to hold on working in cricket, why not? There are so many points to settle first, however there isn’t a doubt cricket is the factor he loves most.”

England’s players have also been grateful for Flintoff’s presence on a day-to-day basis, with bowler Reece Topley adding: “Freddie has been actually good for me this week, he’s a large character and an idol of mine and the issues he’s stated to me have actually resonated.

“He had serious injuries and his career was cut short and there’s a lot for me to relate to. Some of his offerings have been poignant and I’m just grateful to have him around. He’s having a real impact here and that speaks volumes for him as a bloke. It’s been exciting and I’m just hoping this isn’t the only time he’ll be with us.”

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