Andrew Freddie Flintoff, born December 6, 1977, is a former England captain and all-rounder who represented the country in 79 Tests and 141 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) between 1998 and 2009. He is the joint third highest wicket-taker for England in Test cricket with 251 wickets at an average of 30.92. Flintoff made his first-class debut against South Africa at The Oval in August 1998. He scored 105 not out and took three wickets in the match which England won by an innings and 130 runs. His next game was also against South Africa at Lord's two months later where he made his ODI debut. He went on to make 81 not out in that match as well. He ended up playing seven matches for England in both formats of the game with a high score of 253 not out. In addition to this, he also played seven Twenty20 internationals for England between 2003 and 2005. He retired after being dismissed for a duck in the 1st ODI of the 2009 World Cup which England lost by nine wickets. After ending his career, Flintoff became involved in sports administration and is currently chairman of the ECB's cricket committee. He has also been appointed as an advisor to the England team. In 2009, Flintoff married Candice Brown.