The famous photo of Andrew Flintoff consoling a devastated Brett Lee during the 2005 Ashes Test at Edgbaston has become one of cricket's most iconic images. The incident and rumored exchanged between the two have resurfaced with Lee reminiscing about the encounter.
Green uncertain about Ashe s batting role | 01:15The famous photo of Andrew Flintoff consoling a distraught Brett Lee following the 2005 Ashe s Test at Edgbaston has become one of cricket’s defining images.
Amid the English celebrations, Flintoff walked over towards the devastated Lee, who was hunched over on the crease, and offered his Australian rival a handshake and a pat on the shoulder.Flintoff’s act of sportsmanship has been celebrated in the 20 years since — but often overlooked is what the former England captain uttered to Lee at the time.
However, this may have been an embellishment. Asked for verification in 2021, Lee admitted his memory of Flintoff’s exact phrasing was hazy.“I’ve spoken to him about it. He said something along the lines of, ‘You cheeky little bugger. I’ll catch you inside for a cold beer.’ It was quick and bad luck with a slice of cheekiness about it.”this week, Lee confessed: “That might have been thrown in there.
“I said, ‘Mate, this is embarrassing … you’ve lost, it’s cricket, nobody cares, the trophy’s , f***ing get over it – it really does not matter’.”
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