Andrew Flintoff has announced his retirement, and the summer of Ashes 2009 will be his last. He debuted in the year of 1998 and has played 76 matches with 3662 runs & 219 wickets. He had a troubled career, plagued with injuries, he missed last 25 of 48 tests played by England. He was instrumental in winning the Ashes 2005, with both bat & ball.
Addressing the press conference Flintoff said "t's not something I have just thought of overnight, it's something that's been on my mind for a while regarding this series, With the knee flaring up again and getting the injections on Monday, now is a time I felt comfortable with doing it. There's been a lot of speculation over my future for the past few weeks, so I wanted to get it out there, and concentrate on playing cricket"
Flintoff would still contiue to play one day & T20 forms of the game. Can England give a fitting farewell to one of its most respected cricketer, by winning the ashes, only time will tell.
FLINTOFF'S PRESS CONFERENCE:
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