Rocky Flintoff becomes youngest England Under-19s centurion after memorable knock against Sri Lanka

Rocky Flintoff has cemented his place in cricket history by becoming the youngest player to score a century for England's Under-19 team. The 16-year-old prodigy's achievement came during the second Youth Men's Test against Sri Lanka Under-19 at Cheltenham.

The son of former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, Rocky has been making rounds after signing his first professional contract with Lancashire just last month. Flintoff played a brilliant innings of 106 runs. Facing 181 balls, he struck nine fours and two sixes. Notably, his magnificent century helped England post a formidable total of 477, establishing a commanding first-innings lead of 324 runs over Sri Lanka.

The young batter's approach was characterized by watchfulness and determination, putting team interests first. The milestone moment came when Flintoff pushed a single to mid-off, celebrating with a leap and a punch in the air that brought the appreciative Cheltenham crowd to its feet.

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Check out Rocky Flintoff's century moment here:

Another England U19s century for Rocky Flintoff against Sri Lanka! 👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

106 runs off 181 balls, with 9 fours and 2 sixes! Here is the best of Rocky’s knock! 🎥👇

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— Lancashire Lightning (@lancscricket) July 18, 2024

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Rocky Flintoff stitched vital 78-run stand with Jack Carney

It is worth noting that Rocky Flintoff's partnership of 78 runs with Jack Carney for the sixth wicket was crucial in seeing off the threat of the new ball and consolidating England's advantage. This record-breaking performance has undoubtedly raised expectations for Flintoff's future in cricket. It will now only be a matter of time to see whether the young Rocky will play a major role like his father Andrew Flintoff in the future ahead for his nation.