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Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff joins TEN Big Bash commentators

Former UK Captain Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff will join TEN's commentary team for the Big Bash League.

2014-10-24_1359Former English Cricket Captain Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff will join TEN’s commentary team for the Big Bash League, for a number of the season’s major matches.

He joins Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist, Damien Fleming and Mark Waugh.

Flintoff, who retired from Test cricket in 2009, will also play in the 2014-15 BBL with the Brisbane Heat, wearing a microphone on the field during play and a helmet camera while batting.

“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,” he said.

“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.”

Former team-mate Kevin Pietersen will play with the Melbourne Stars and also join TEN’s commentary team for a number of matches.

TEN Head of Sport, David Barham, said: “The addition of Flintoff and Pietersen to TEN’s commentary team ensures that our coverage of the KFC T20 Big Bash League continues to be a first-class television experience for viewers.

“Network TEN has the most exciting and contemporary cricket commentary team seen in the past 30 years. The world-class duo of Flintoff and Pietersen will add some more star power to the League, creating excitement and rivalry that will further enhance the game for fans.”

Ricky Ponting and Adam Gilchrist have also re-signed with the Network until the completion of the 2016-17 season.

The 2014-15 season will be broadcast live and exclusive on TEN from December 18th.

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