Leeds, August 07: Star all-rounder Andrew Flintoff rates the Ashes rivalry against Australia as the ultimate for an Englishman, which could not be compensated by playing in any number of IPL or World Cup matches.
“The Ashes is like nothing else. You can have your World Cups and IPLs, but as an Englishman, to be able to play in the Ashes is the ultimate,” said Flinotff, who has decided to prematurely quit Test cricket after the series owing to his recurring injury worries.
“I’m sure I speak for the Aussies as well. All the traditions, all the great players who’ve played in it, all the great contests. There’s no doubt about it, these five weeks of Test cricket are the best you’ll ever play in,” he said.
–PTI