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Rocky Flintoff: Son of Andrew Flintoff hits century for England Under-19s against Sri Lanka
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Rocky Flintoff, the teenage son of former England all-rounder Andrew, hit a century for England Under-19s on the third day of the second Test against Sri Lanka.
Resuming on 82 overnight, the 16-year-old reached the landmark in the first hour of the morning session, making three figures from 176 balls with eight fours and two sixes.
The teenager was dismissed five balls later, departing for 106 to leave his side 454-7 and holding a first-innings lead of 301.
Flintoff is enjoying a prolific rise over the course of the summer, signing his first professional contract for Lancashire off the back of scoring a century for the club’s second XI.
He made his debut for England Under-19s in the ongoing Sri Lanka tour, in a side that also features Archie Vaughan, son of former England captain Michael, Farhan Ahmed and Jaydn Denley, respectively brother and nephew of internationals Rehan and Joe.
Flintoff’s father Andrew played 79 Tests, 141 one-day internationals and seven T20s for England between 1999-2009 and famously played a key role in England’s historic Ashes victory in 2005.
He was captain between 2006 and 2007 and moved into television presenting after his cricket career, joining Top Gear in 2019 alongside Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris.
Flintoff suffered injuries sustained in an accident while filming BBC show Top Gear in December 2022.
He was involved in England men’s limited-overs coaching set-up last summer and was named head coach of Northern Superchargers men’s team in The Hundred in November 2023.
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Alex Robertson: Cardiff sign Manchester City midfielder
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Robertson is the nephew of former Cardiff player Gavin Rae, who spent four years with the capital club between 2007-11.
Robertson, who used to wear Bluebirds kit as a child, told the club website: “He [Rae] told me a lot of good things about the city and the club.
“Going forward in my career now, this feels like the right place to be. I’m buzzing. It’s been a few weeks coming. I’m so glad it is over the line.
“City have built a great squad for the upcoming season now and I want to be a part of that. The gaffer told me the way he likes to play and what he expects from his players.
“I feel I can learn a lot from him and the more senior players in our squad. I’m ready to go. I’ve got stronger over the last few months.”
Cardiff boss Erol Bulut said: “We’re delighted Alex is here.
“There were six other clubs that were in for him, which shows what a talent he is. We had a meeting 10 days ago and explained our goals for the club and for Alex. Our hopes and plans were aligned.
“Alex can deliver a lot. He’s got quality. He’s technically very good with a great work rate and can add to what we already have. We now have a great mix of youth and experience in the midfield.”
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Olympics high-jump highlights: Injury scare for Murtaz Barshim
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Joint-defending high jump champion Murtaz Barshim puills up with injury during qualifying for the Paris 2024 final, with his fellow gold medallist Gianmarco Tamberi the first to check on his rival.
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Paris 2024: Kellie Harrington has ‘no more mountains’ as double Olympic champion retires
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At Roland Garros, the home of French tennis that had been transformed into a boxing arena for Olympic finals, it was more akin to Dublin than Paris.
Before Harrington and Wenlu Yang of China had even entered Court Philippe-Chatrier, you could sense there was something special brewing.
Two fights earlier, Algeria’s Imane Khelif, who put aside noise surrounding her eligibility, guaranteed herself a medal and the atmosphere was electric.
But it was about to be dialled up to 11.
Zombie by the Cranberries blared out just before Harrington entered to a sea of colour and noise.
She was cool and methodical as she strode towards the ring. It was the walk of a champion.
Fifteen minutes later, her calm exterior was shattered as the result was drowned out by a crescendo of noise from the Irish support.
While those in the stands celebrated, Harrington fell to her knees before jumping into the arms of her coaching team and then dancing around the ring.
There was even singing ringside as the Irish party was shaping up to go on well into the Parisian night.
It was an outpouring of joy and elation. Both in the stands and the ring, it was pure pandemonium.
“It was amazing. I said to the coaches after: ‘Is there anything I won’t do?'” Harrington said.
“It was brilliant. The Irish are just great. I never expected anything like that. This is something I’m never going to forget, ever.”
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