New Delhi: Former England cricket star Andrew Flintoff has revealed the full extent of his injuries and emotional struggles following a horrific crash during the filming of Top Gear in December 2022. The crash, which occurred while Flintoff was shooting for the popular BBC show, was so severe that it led the network to halt production indefinitely. In the wake of the incident, Flintoff was awarded £9 million in compensation.Freddie Flintoffs emotional journeyIn his latest BBC series, Freddie Flintoffs Field of Dreams on Tour, the 46-year-old athlete-turned-presenter candidly discusses the aftermath of the crash. Flintoff opens up about the facial injuries he sustained, which required surgery, and the immense emotional toll the accident has taken on him. I genuinely should not be here after what happened, Flintoff admits in a trailer for the series. He goes on to express his struggles with anxiety, nightmares, and flashbacks, acknowledging the difficulty of moving past the trauma.Flintoffs battle with anxietyFlintoffs emotional vulnerability is a central theme of the series, as he shares the challenges he faces daily. I dont want to sit and feel sorry for myself. I dont want sympathy. Im struggling with my anxiety, I have nightmares, I have flashbacks – its been so hard to cope, he says. Despite his struggles, Flintoff is determined to push through, though he admits, I really am struggling already and I need help. Im not the best at asking for it. I need to stop crying every two minutes.Flintoffs courageous comebackThe series features home video footage showing Flintoffs facial injuries, including visible gashes and lacerations on his cheeks, mouth, nose, and ears. His openness about his ongoing battle has resonated deeply with viewers. The world needs more people like Andrew Flintoff. What an incredible bloke, one viewer commented, while another praised his resilience, saying, What a man, great strength and courage to come back from what he did.Second chance!Flintoff sees his recovery as a second chance, and despite the challenges, he is committed to staying positive. The series also highlights a poignant moment when Flintoff takes a young cricket team to India, where they visit an orphanage, marking the beginning of his journey to healing and recovery.
