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What county did Flintoff play for at the start of his professional career?

Lancashire. Flintoff was born in Preston, Lancashire.

What is Flintoff's middle name?

He doesn't have one. The nickname Freddie is believed to have come from Flintoff's slight resemblance to Fred Flintstone.

In what year did Flintoff make his test debut?

1998. It was against South Africa at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.

Who was Flintoff's first test wicket?

Jaques Kallis. Flintoff took the mediocre figures of 1-68 in his first test in 2002.

Against which opposition did Flintoff make his first test century?

New Zealand. He hit 137 at Christchurch in 2002.

Flintoff and which other batsman broke the English record partnership for the 6th wicket at Christchurch in 2002?

Graham Thorpe. This record of 281 was in the same match Flintoff made his first test century. Thorpe made 200 not out in the match.

Flintoff and which other player broke the record for the biggest ever partnership in an One Day International for England, at Lords in 2004?

Paul Collingwood. Flintoff and Collingwood broke the English record in ODIs for the 5th wicket.

Against which nation did Flintoff take his first test 5 wicket haul?

West Indies. Flintoff took 5-58 in the 3rd test against the West Indies in April 2004.

Flintoff was one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 2005?

f. He won one of the biggest honours in cricket in 2004.

Finally, at which ground did Flintoff famously smash a six into the top tiers of the stadium, and to have his father drop the catch?

Edgbaston. This occurred on the way to Flintoff's then best first class score of 167 against the West Indies in 2004.