Piers Morgan expressed his delight at seeing Andrew Flintoff back involved in cricket, nine months after his horror 130mph Top Gear smash. The 45-year-old former England cricketer returned to the game as he worked with the England stars ahead of their clash with New Zealand at Cardiff's Sophia Gardens.
Flintoff's Road to Recovery
After suffering facial injuries and broken ribs in the horrifying 130mph crash while filming Top Gear, Andrew Flintoff was airlifted to the hospital where he spent five weeks before quitting the BBC show. Now, Flintoff is back in action, wearing a bucket hat and sunglasses, helping England's coaching staff at Sophia Gardens.
Support from Cricketing World
Piers Morgan took to Twitter to express his excitement, posting a picture of Flintoff sitting next to Ben Stokes and tweeting, "Brilliant to see Freddie @flintoff11 back with the England team today, after that horrendous Top Gear car smash." His former teammate, Kevin Pietersen, also shared his joy with six heart emojis, writing, "Freddie BACK!!!!" David Lloyd added, "Really, really pleased! Great to have him back in the game." England's Barmy Army tweeted, "We’re sure we speak on behalf of the cricketing world in saying how amazing it was to see Flintoff in Cardiff yesterday around the team after his accident."
What's Next for Flintoff?
Although it remains unclear if Andrew Flintoff will resume his successful television career, he has recently been helping coach England's Under-19 team. He has also received encouraging words from England managing director Rob Key. The one-day captain, Jos Buttler, is thrilled to have Flintoff back, saying, "He’s a legend and it’s great to have him around."
Overall, it's a heartwarming comeback for Flintoff, as he returns to the cricketing world after a near-fatal crash. With the support of his fans and fellow players, it seems that Flintoff's future in the game is looking bright.
