Get rid of the old block! Andrew Flintoff’s son Rocky, 16, smashes his first century for Lancashire… as he displays the eye-catching power that made his father an English great
- Rocky Flintoff, 16, reached his first century for Lancashire on Tuesday afternoon
- He has already drawn comparisons for his batting to his famous father, Andrew.
Andrew Flintoff’s teenage son Rocky reached his first century for Lancashire on Tuesday, with his impressive knock containing a number of shots reminiscent of his famous father in his prime.
Rocky only made his debut for Lancashire’s second XI earlier this month, just two days after his 16th birthday, and he smashed an unbeaten half-century last week against Durham.
He was back when Lancashire’s second team took on Warwickshire on Tuesday, this time going one better by scoring 116 from 165 balls.
Rocky shared a 39-year partnership with his older brother Corey, 18, but it was the younger sibling who took center stage.
A set of highlights of his best shots appeared on Lancashire Cricket’s social media accounts, with Rocky hitting two brilliant shots towards the boundary, as he treated the short ball with the same disdain as his father, who never wasn’t afraid to take on Australian greats Glenn McGrath and Brett Lee when they tested his mettle in the iconic 2005 Ashes.
Rocky Flintoff smashes his maiden century for Lancashire’s second XI against Warwickshire
His famous father, the great Englishman Andrew (right), seems to have taught him well
Andrew Flintoff was known for his power hitting while playing in the iconic 2005 Ashes, and that trait certainly seems to run in the family.
Rocky ran through his entire repertoire of shots, with a few mid-wicket clips also attracting attention.
He showed, however, that he had more than power in his locker, displaying his deft touch at times as he filled gaps on the field.
The teenage sensation turned up the heat with a back kick into the offside, and punched the air with delight as he raced to the non-striker’s side.
He already appears to be a major talent with the bat in hand, although it remains to be seen if he can also make an impact with the ball and become an all-rounder like his father.
Rocky appears destined for a very bright future, while his father, affectionately known as Freddie by fans, has taken up coaching in recent months after surviving a near-fatal car crash while filming Top Gear in December 2022.
Flintoff has moved into coaching in recent months, working with the England men’s team.
He initially avoided the media spotlight after being involved in a near-fatal car crash while filming Top Gear in December 2022, but returned to cricket with facial marks last year.
Flintoff, 46, stayed out of the media spotlight in the months following his accident after leaving significant marks on his face, but gradually made his return to cricket late last summer.
He was part of the coaching staff for England’s limited-overs series against New Zealand and Ireland, before traveling with the England Lions for a training camp in the United Arab Emirates in the autumn last.
He also left with the senior men’s team for their tour of the West Indies at the end of 2023.
Impressed with his work on the international stage, Flintoff was handed his first major coaching role when he was named Northern Superchargers head coach for The Hundred, set to return this summer.
He appears to have taught Rocky, who is the second youngest of Flintoff and his wife Rachael’s four children, very well, and if he continues on his current trajectory, it may not be too long before he starting to get closer to the Lancashire senior team. in the departmental championship.
