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Ten signs Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff for Big Bash commentary team

Channel Ten has boosted its presenter lineup for the upcoming Big Bash League campaign signing former England captain Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff for the annual T20 competition.

The release:

Former English Captain Joins All-Star Line-Up Including Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist, Kevin Pietersen, Damien Fleming And Mark Waugh.

Network Ten is delighted to announce that former English Cricket Captain Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff MBE will join Ricky Ponting AO, Adam Gilchrist AM, Damien Fleming and Mark Waugh AM in the commentary box for the 2014-15 KFC T20 Big Bash League.

Flintoff, who retired from Test cricket in 2009, announced today that he will also play in the 2014-15 KFC T20 Big Bash League with the Brisbane Heat.

The KFC T20 Big Bash League debuted on Network Ten in December 2013 and was a ratings smash in its first year on free-to-air television.

The 2014-15 season will be broadcast live and exclusive on Network Ten fromDecember 18, 2014.

Flintoff’s involvement with Network Ten will see him provide expert commentary for a number of the season’s major matches. He will also wear a microphone on the field during play and a helmet camera while batting, adding another dimension to TEN’s broadcast.

Commenting on his new association with Network Ten, Flintoff said: “The Big Bash League is a great game for players and fans alike and Network Ten has pulled together an impressive commentary line-up of Aussie cricket legends. I think we will have some good fun on and off the field.

“I am looking forward to heading down under to play with the Brisbane Heat, soaking up some Queensland sun and having some fun in the commentary box with Ponting, Gilchrist, Fleming and Waugh.”

Flintoff’s signing follows the news that former team-mate Kevin Pietersen MBE will play the 2014-15 season with the Melbourne Stars and also join TEN’s commentary team for a number of matches.

Source: Network Ten press release

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