Four years ago Flintoff reached the pinnacle of his career by winning the Ashes for England. Now he is planning to go out on top by winning the Ashes again. Bruised, battered, triumphant Andrew Flintoff. One bad leg, another great home Test against Australia. Flintoff is on his way to going out in style.
He’s a man who, given the condition of his right knee, should be kept to five-over spells. Not interested, his mind says. After his fourth-ball removal of Brad Haddin, who was caught at second slip, he spoke at Andrew Strauss. “Just to let you know I’ll keep bowling until all the wickets are gone.” He did, taking 3 for 43 in ten overs and toasting himself by lunch. No weak link or cartilage here, just more tormenting of Australia.
“Just to let you know I’ll keep bowling until all the wickets are gone.” — This should worry the Aussies more than anything else. Flintoff wants the Ashes, and if his body and team support him a little he will get back the urn.
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