Andrew Flintoff moves Josh Hull’s mother to tears with first cap speech

England great Andrew Flintoff moved the mother of debutant Josh Hull to tears with an emotional speech on day one of third Test against Sri Lanka.

Twenty-year-old Hull was picked at the Kia Oval after only 10 first-class appearances, with England won over by his 6ft 7in frame and left-arm angle as they seek to add variety to their bowling attack.

Newcomers to the side are traditionally welcomed to the fold with a cap presentation before play and Flintoff, the fan favourite and one-time Test captain, did the honours.

Flintoff, who has joined the backroom team as a batting consultant, spoke from the heart as members of Hull’s family joined the team huddle and even brought a tear to the eye of Hull’s mother Antonia.

"Sorry, I'm getting all emotional"