Top Gear star Andrew Flintoff to lead England cricket team

"Top Gear" star Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff has been appointed as the head coach of England's men's cricket team.

Details: Andrew Flintoff has been named head coach of the England Lions for the next year and will begin his duties in October. His schedule includes a tour of South Africa, a tour of Australia in January, and a summer series against India A and Zimbabwe in England.

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Quote: "I am incredibly excited to take on this role with the England Lions. It's a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the country's best up-and-coming talent and help shape the future of the men's game.

The Lions program has always been an important stepping stone for players aspiring to international success, and I am honored to be part of that journey," Flintoff said.

Background: The 46-year-old Flintoff is a former England cricket team player who captained the national team in matches against India in February 2006. In 2010, he began his television career, commentating on events such as the World Darts Championship.

In 2012, Flintoff produced a documentary addressing the issue of clinical depression among athletes. The same year, he debuted in professional boxing, defeating Richard Dawson during a boxing night in Manchester.

In 2014, Flintoff co-hosted a cooking show on Sky and soon appeared in the BBC drama "Love, Lies, and Records."

In 2018, it was announced that Flintoff would join the new presenting team of “Top Gear.”