- Flintoff, 16, had been surprisingly referred to as as much as characteristic towards South Africa
- The England Lions are being led for the primary time by his father Andrew Flintoff
- Flintoff’s England Lions are on a 25-day tour which started on November 20
Rocky Flintoff has featured for his father Andrew’s England Lions aspect after being handed a late call-up to the squad in South Africa.
The 16-year-old was surprisingly named within the workforce having been promoted from the England Underneath-19 squad.
The England Lions are at the moment taking part in a four-day match towards a South Africa A aspect on the Wally Wilson Oval in Rondebosch.
Flintoff featured within the center order for the England Lions, who conceded a 133-run deficit to South Africa.
{The teenager} scored 4 runs, earlier than being bowled third ball by South Africa’s Matthew Boast.
Flintoff’s inclusion, nevertheless, continues his spectacular progress having solely made his first-class debut for Lancashire again in August.
Rocky Flintoff featured for England Lions after being promoted from the Underneath-19 squad
The 16-year-old, pictured batting for Lancashire, has been seen as a possible future star
The England Lions are actually coached by his father Andrew, who was appointed in September
He has scored 32 in his maiden first-class innings for Lancashire towards Surrey, changing into the Tenth-youngest debutant ever within the County Championship
Flintoff was given his first skilled contract by Lancashire throughout the summer season and has now performed 4 first-class matches and 7 listing A matches.
He had gained consideration earlier this 12 months by scoring a ton towards Warwickshire in a second XI match in April, whereas he additionally scored a match profitable century for the England Underneath-19s in July.
The England Lions tour of South Africa is the primary since his father Andrew was confirmed as coach.
The previous England hero was appointed on an preliminary 12-month contract in September.
Flintoff, a hero of England’s 2005 Ashes triumph, has been working with the England Lions on their pink and white-ball expertise.
The tour formally started on November 20 and concludes on the finish of the four-day match towards South Africa.
England quick bowler Mark Wooden has been persevering with his rehabilitation with the Lions squad.
Wooden will return residence as we speak having spent seven days working with the Lions squad.
