LONDON – Andrew Flintoff will lead England’s Ashes defence in Australia later this year after being named as captain when the squad was announced yesterday.
He was given the nod ahead of opening batsman Andrew Strauss who captained the side in the absence of the injured Flintoff during the recent test and one-day series against Pakistan. Flintoff has not played for his country since the drawn series against Sri Lanka because of an ankle injury.ReutersFlintoff has not played for his country since the drawn series against Sri Lanka because of an ankle injury.Reuters
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