Rocky Flintoff notched up his first profession hundred in brutal vogue as Lancashire hammered Somerset within the One Day Cup
Freddie Flintoff’s 18-year-old son Rocky proved himself a chip off the outdated block as he bludgeoned a brutal first profession century.
Flintoff Jr was in motion for Lancashire within the Metro Financial institution One Day Cup and helped his facet seal a spot within the knockout stage with an astonishing show of hitting.
Batting first in opposition to Somerset, Lancashire had been lowered to 138-3 when Flintoff entered the fray within the twenty third over.
He shared a stand of 214 with Keaton Jennings, who completed with 156 off 127 balls.
Flintoff’s hundred got here off simply 65 balls and he scored a complete of 123 runs from 76 deliveries earlier than being caught by Archie Vaughan, son of Freddie’s former England captain Michael.
Lancashire scored a mammoth 443-6, bowling Somerset out for 269 in reply to arrange a house knockout conflict in opposition to Ben Stokes’ Durham.
It comes simply three days after Freddie confirmed he was standing down as head coach of England Lions. He’ll coach Sydney Thunder in Australia’s Huge Bash League this winter.
Posting on Instagram, Flintoff stated; “Sadly, I’ve made the choice to step away from my function with the Lions. Not solely have I loved my time having the chance to work with one of the best younger cricketers within the nation, however have taken nice delight in seeing them develop.
Rocky proved himself a chip off the outdated block(Picture: Getty Photos)
“I’d prefer to thank the coaches and workers for all their ardour, tireless work and help they provide on a regular basis.
“Particularly Ed Barney who I’ve beloved working with and was so fortunate to have as a efficiency director, and clearly Rob [Key] for trusting me with one of the Necessary roles in English cricket.
“I can’t wait to get began with the Thunder later within the yr and see the place teaching takes me. Good luck to whoever takes over you could have some large pants to fill.”
