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  "id": 993648,
  "title": "'Pressure will follow him' - Rocky Flintoff faces up to tests ahead",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/pressure-will-follow-him-rocky-flintoff-faces-up-to-tests-ahead",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T08:23:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
    "slug": "bbc-sport",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/c9342w19n81o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rocky Flintoff's senior performances have drawn attention due to his surname, though he has excelled so far. The 18-year-old has scored 315 runs in eight ODI matches, averaging 63. His father Andrew Flintoff played 227 times for England, contributing to his son's star status. Cricket coach David Lloyd believes Flintoff has all the attributes to become an international cricketer. Despite facing injuries and a lack of first-team opportunities for Lancashire in recent years, Flintoff's recent form has been impressive. He scored a hundred against Somerset and also contributed with 61 not out against Warwickshire and scores of 33 in other matches. With the upcoming County Championship season and international opportunities, Flintoff's career is shaping up well.",
  "summary": "With one former England coach calling for Rocky Flintoff to be \"fast-tracked\" to international cricket, what should be next for the talented teenager?",
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        "title": "'Pressure will follow him' - Rocky Flintoff faces up to tests ahead",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/pressure-will-follow-him-rocky-flintoff-faces-up-to-tests-ahead-993735",
        "published": "2026-08-15T08:23:27.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}