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Cricket-Flintoff to coach in The Hundred in first role since 'Top Gear' accident

Published 15/11/2023, 11:41
© Reuters. Cricket - Fourth One Day International - England v New Zealand - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - September 15, 2023 Former player Andrew Flintoff is pictured during the warm up before the match Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs/File Photo

(Reuters) - Former England allrounder Andrew Flintoff has been named head coach of The Hundred franchise Northern Superchargers men's team on Wednesday, his first official role since a major accident on the set of "Top Gear" last December.

Flintoff, 45, was seriously injured in the crash while filming for the BBC show, and recuperated in private until he joined the England team in an unofficial coaching role in September.

"My time with the England men's team has been a reminder of just how special cricket is to me," Flintoff said in a statement.

"I'm relishing the opportunity to be back amongst it."

© Reuters. Cricket - Fourth One Day International - England v New Zealand - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - September 15, 2023 Former player Andrew Flintoff is pictured during the warm up before the match Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs/File Photo

Flintoff replaced James Foster as the Superchargers seek to make the playoffs for the first time in the 100-ball format competition.

Filming for "Top Gear" has remained suspended since Flintoff's accident, with the BBC yet to make a decision on its future.

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