Ex-England cricketer Freddie Flintoff spotted for first time since Top Gear crash

England cricket legend Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff has been spotted in public for the first time since his Top Gear crash last year.

Flintoff suffered facial injuries and a broken rib following the accident at Top Gear's Dunsfold Park studios in Surrey last December, where he had been driving a three-wheel Morgan Super 3 for the BBC show.

The 45-year-old had been a presenter on Top Gear since 2019 along with Paddy McGuiness and Chris Harris, but he has since quit the BBC programme, with the corporation apologising to him in March and pledging to continue to support him.

Flintoff has been out of the public eye since his accident as he recovers from the crash, but he has now been spotted for the first time since then.

But the England cricket legend, who was part of the 2005 and 2009 team which won the Ashes against Australia, has been spotted back at the sport where he made his name.

Flintoff was spotted at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on the balcony of the England team on Friday at the one-day international against New Zealand, as the visitors triumphed by eight wickets.

The former England captain helped with fielding drills and sported and a team kit and bucket hat, after being invited to the game.

He was spotted with tape on his nose and the aftermath of facial injuries as he continues his recovery.

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On having Flintoff around the camp, England captain Jos Buttler told BBC Sport: "He's obviously an England legend and it's just nice to have him around the group.

"He's not been brought in with any specific role, just to be around and observe.

"A few of the lads can pick his brains a little bit and he's settled in really well. It's great to have him with us. Just for this series."

The BBC suspended filming on Top Gear's 34th series following the incident as a health and safety review takes place.