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Dec 13, 2023 · Andrew Flintoff told Adil Rashid he “epitomises everything that England cricket is about” after presenting the leg-spinner with a cap to mark his 100th T20 international match.
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Andrew Flintoff told Adil Rashid he "epitomises everything that England cricket is about" after presenting the leg-spinner with a cap to mark his 100th T20 international match.
Flintoff is continuing his ad hoc role as a team mentor for England in their five T20s against the West Indies and, ahead of the series opener, he spoke glowingly of Rashid before his landmark appearance.
In the team huddle before England's four-wicket loss in Barbados, Flintoff recalled his first memories of a then 20-year-old Rashid when they were at opposite ends of their playing careers in late 2008.
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Rashid likened England team-mate Rehan Ahmed to a "younger brother" and is relieved the teenager would probably not have to endure the pitfalls he did in his early years.
England selected both frontline leg-spinners in their T20 series opener against the West Indies in Barbados and were vindicated as the pair shared five of the home side's six wickets to fall.
Image: Rehan Ahmed took two wickets with successive balls during the T20I series opener in Barbados
Rashid thinks he relies more on flight and variations, while reckoning Ahmed bowls quicker, but insists the duo could end up dovetailing in England's T20 World Cup defence next year in the Caribbean and United States if they continue to impress in tandem.
"That's way down the line," Rashid said. "There's a lot of cricket yet to be played. Myself and Rehan are going to keep coming out, try to do the best we can and leave the rest to the selectors.
"But I definitely look at him as a younger brother. He's 19. He's got his own journey. We're completely different bowlers. He's got the tricks. He's got the ability and he's got the confidence.
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Dec 14, 2023 · Prior to the match, Flintoff was asked to present bowler Adil Rashid with his 100th cap for England at T20 level before delivering a speech that left a huge impression on England fans.
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In a heartwarming moment of cricket history, Andrew Flintoff pays tribute to Adil Rashid, presenting him with a special cap to mark his 100th T20 international match. This video captures...
Dec 13, 2023 · Flintoff shone a light on the work Rashid does away from the field, including mentoring the next generation at his academy in Yorkshire.
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Dec 13, 2023 · Andrew Flintoff told Adil Rashid he “epitomises everything that England cricket is about” after presenting the leg-spinner with a cap to mark his 100th T20 international match.
