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A lot of the lads have a bat for the nets, a bat for facing the bowling machine and a separate bat for the match. I'll just crack on with a bat until it breaks - then crack on with another one.
Andrew Flintoff
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Andrew Flintoff
Age: 46
Born: 1977
Born: December 6
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Freddie Flintoff
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