Rocky Flintoff, the 16-year-old son of former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, had a remarkable performance in the second Test against Sri Lanka, scoring a century for England Under-19s. Starting the third day of the match at 82, Rocky reached his century from 176 balls and was eventually dismissed for 106 from 181 deliveries. His innings included nine fours and two sixes, contributing to England’s total of 477 all out.
In addition to Rocky’s impressive performance, captain Hamza Shaikh scored 107, and Jaydn Denly made 91 in the match. This achievement adds to Rocky’s growing list of accomplishments this summer, including a second XI century for Lancashire against Warwickshire and a hundred for England Under-19s in a warm-up game. He has also signed his first professional contract with Lancashire, following in the footsteps of his father, Andrew Flintoff.
Speaking of Andrew Flintoff, the former England captain has had a successful career in cricket, playing in multiple formats and contributing to Ashes victories over Australia. After retiring from playing, Flintoff transitioned into TV presenting but returned to cricket, working with England’s backroom staff in white-ball formats. He is set to coach the Northern Superchargers men in The Hundred tournament this summer, which includes players like Ben Stokes and Harry Brook.
The Northern Superchargers will kick off their campaign against Trent Rockets, with all 68 matches of The Hundred set to be broadcast live on Sky Sports. Fans can catch all the action by streaming Sky Sports on NOW with a Month or Day membership, offering instant access to live matches across various sports.
Rocky Flintoff’s remarkable century for England Under-19s is not only a testament to his talent but also a continuation of the Flintoff legacy in cricket. As he continues to hone his skills and make a name for himself in the sport, fans can look forward to seeing more of his promising performances on the field. With The Hundred tournament just around the corner, cricket enthusiasts have an exciting season ahead filled with top-tier cricket action.