Overview

• Flintoff said he did not leave home for eight months after his December 2022 crash, except for medical appointments.
• He described the period as tough on his family but said they consistently supported his recovery.
• He confirmed he has left The Hundred’s Northern Superchargers, saying the offer he received was about a quarter of other head coaches’ pay.
• He said cricket is now his main focus with only occasional TV work, which he described as a blend that keeps him happy.
• During the interview, he lightly chided host Ben Shephard for using a softer tone and joked that the presenter is effortlessly smooth.