Like Father, Like Son – Rocky Flintoff has stolen the headlines with a brilliant knock for Lancashire. In a clash between Lancashire 2nd XI and Durham 2nd XI, the 16-year old went on to hammer 3 towering sixes and a fine fifty. But what caught the eye of the fans was his spectacular pull shots, much like to how his father used to play.
Andrew Flintoff was known for his hard hitting style. And it can safely said that his youngest son, Rocky too has imbibed the same aggressive approach. The teenage slammed an unbeaten fifty against Durham 2nd XI. But fans and critics were left in awe with the 3 splendid sixes.
Rocky Flintoff replicates Father
Much like an exact replica of how Freddie Flintoff used to play, the youngster lavished heaps of praises. Playing at Old Trafford, Rocky continued his aggressive intent before rain brough an end to the proceedings. Interestingly, Andrew Flintoff’s eldest son, Corey was also playing in the game, for Durham.
The youngster took just 78 deliveries to reach his half century. Brandishing a style similar to his father’s batting, he helped his side, Lancashire post 391 runs on the board in their first innings score. But the match eventually had to end in a draw as rain brought end to proceedings.