Andrew Flintoff Makes First Appearance Since Brutal Crash. See Viral Pics

Former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff made his first appearance in nine months at the Sophia Gardens on Friday as he joined up with the England squad for their one-day international series against New Zealand. The 45-year-old was hospitalised last December after he suffered facial injuries in an accident while shooting for Top Gear at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey last year, according to Sky Sports. England played their first ODI match of the one-day international series gainst New Zealand. However, they lost the game by eight wickets.

Flintoff who has played in 79 Tests and 141 one-day matches for England, joined the England team and was pictured sitting in the stands with the rest of the support staff.

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In yesterday's game between Eng and NZ Freddie made his first appearance since his accident in Dec 2022 and I couldn't recognise him.

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England captain Jos Buttler was delighted that Flintoff joined the squad.

After the match, Buttler said as quoted by Sky Sports, "So he's been starting to do some stuff in cricket. It's just great for him to be around, he's obviously an England legend and it's just nice to have him around the group."

The England ODI captain cleared that Flintoff has not been given specific role, he was just there to observe.

"He's not been brought in with any specific role, just to be around and observe. A few of the lads can pick his brains a little bit and he's settled in really well. It's great to have him with us. Just for this series," Buttler said.

In the match, New Zealand opted to bowl first. England got off to a solid start with 80-run