Lancs deal for Flintoff

ANDREW FLINTOFF has signed a three–year contract to play one–day cricket for Lancashire.

The 31–year–old England all–rounder, who retired from Tests at the end of the Ashes series to focus on the 50–over game, is currently recovering after undergoing surgery to his right knee in late August.

Flintoff told Lancashire’s official website, www.lccc.co.uk : “I am delighted at being able to agree a new contract which enables me to remain at Old Trafford for the next three years. I have felt part of Lancashire ever since I first played here as a schoolboy and I want to help them achieve success.

“I have enjoyed many highs with England over the years, but I have not had the same success with Lancashire and that is something I want to address.

“I have a good relationship with Peter Moores and Glen Chapple and hopefully I can be of help to them both on the pitch and in the dressing room.

“This contract will also give me the flexibility to play other forms of one–day cricket around the world, which hopefully help me develop as a player and in turn, help Lancashire and England.”