'He did things-no one could do' - how 2005 Ashes 'reinvented' Flintoff

The summer of 2005 remains etched in the collective memory of English sport, a series that transcended cricket to become a cultural phenomenon. At its heart, a colossal figure stood tall, embodying the very spirit of England's triumph over an imperious Australian side: Andrew Flintoff. While already a formidable talent, it was during those five electrifying Tests that Flintoff was not merely elevated, but fundamentally reinvented, transforming from a powerful all-rounder into an undisputed national hero whose legendary status would forever be tied to that unforgettable Ashes victory.