Former England captain Andrew Flintoff has been pictured for the first time since he was injured in an accident whereas filming Top Gear final yr.
He was seen with the England staff throughout their one-day worldwide with New Zealand at Cardiff on Friday.
Filming of the thirty fourth sequence of Top Gear was suspended pending a well being and security assessment into the incident.
Flintoff was not working with England in a proper capability however was invited to be across the staff.
The former all-rounder, who had seen scars on his face and tape on his nostril, wore a bucket hat and darkish glasses as he led fielding drills with the England gamers at Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens.
He was then seen sat on the England balcony in the course of the New Zealand innings, with the guests occurring to finish a dominant eight-wicket victory.
England captain Jos Buttler stated it was “nice” to have Flintoff across the squad.
“He’s clearly an England legend and it is simply good to have him across the group,” Buttler stated.
“He’s not been introduced in with any particular function, simply to be round and observe.
“Just a few of the lads can decide his brains a bit of bit and he is settled in very well. It’s nice to have him with us. Just for this sequence.”
Following the accident on 13 December, Flintoff acquired medical care on the scene earlier than being taken to hospital for additional therapy.
In March, the BBC apologised to Flintoff for his accidents and stated it could proceed to assist him throughout his restoration.
Flintoff retired from cricket in 2009 having performed 79 Tests, 141 one-day internationals and 7 T20s for England.
He performed a key function in England’s Ashes successes of 2005 and 2009, and was captain between 2006 and 2007.
Flintoff moved into TV presenting after retiring and joined Top Gear as a number in 2019 alongside Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris.
