Sainte-Colombe: Concerts a deux violes esgales, Vol. 2

Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Paul Collingwood, Michael Vaughan, Andrew Flintoff, Ian Bell, Simon Jones, Steve Harmison, Matthew Hoggard, Phil Mustard, Joe Root, David Willey. Excerpt: Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff , MBE , (born 6 December 1977 in Preston , Lancashire ) is an English cricketer who plays for Lancashire County Cricket Club , England and Indian Premier League team, Chennai Super Kings . A tall (6' 4") fast bowler , batsman and slip fielder, Flintoff according to the ICC rankings was consistently rated amongst the top international allrounders in both ODI and Test cricket. His nickname "Freddie" or "Fred" comes from the similarity between his surname and that of Fred Flintstone , and was first used in the press as a quip because of the issues he had with his weight when he first emerged onto the scene. Since his debut in 1998, Flintoff has become an integral player for England, and has both captained and vice-captained the team. However, he has suffered regular injuries throughout his international career, often due to his heavy frame and bowling action. During the period from 2007-09 he played only 13 of England's 36 Test matches, but he nevertheless remained a core member of the England squad during this period, being selected whenever available. On July 15, 2009 he announced his retirement from Test cricket at the conclusion of the 2009 Ashes series, on August 24, but made himself available for future commitments in One Day International and Twenty20 International matches. It was reported on the 7th of September 2009 that Flintoff has developed deep vein thrombosis after surgery to his knee. Professional career Early years: Criticism, injury and fitness troubles Flintoff was captain of the England Under-19 team for their "Test" match tour to Pakistan in 1996/7 and at home against Zimbabwe in 199...