With the ICC World Twenty20 cricket tournament getting underway in the West Indies, we asked Stuart Broad and his illustrious fellow England all-rounder team-mate Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff just how much they know about each other.
Broad on Flintoff
What’s Fred’s date of birth?
“Wild punt: I’m going to say… March 15, 1978.”
Answer: December 6, 1977
What’s the first thing he does after a match?
“Takes his boots off and gets an ice bag.”
Answer: Showers
What’s his favourite music?
“Frank Sinatra.”
Answer: Elvis
Where did he take his first Test wicket, and against which side?
“I reckon it was Trent Bridge [home of Stuart’s English county side Nottinghamshire], South Africa… it was maybe even the wicket of Jacques Kallis. I’ve just got a feeling…”
Answer: Jacques Kallis at Trent Bridge, against South Africa in 1998
What does he drive?
“I know he’s got a Harley-Davidson because we were talking about it this morning.”
Answer: An Audi and a Harley-Davidson
What would he do as a job if he weren’t a cricketer?
“He’d be a captain on a sports quiz show.”
Answer: I’d love to be a singer, but I can’t sing
If he could rescue one possession in an emergency, what would it be?
[Long pause] “Erm… what’s the emergency? Is he going to be away from food for a long time? [Laughs] Erm, I’d probably say it would be… [Even longer pause] Well, I’ve never seen him without this bracelet that his little daughter made him, so I’m going to say that, because ever since I’ve known him, he’s always worn it.”
Answer: Motorbike
If you went to the bar to buy him a drink, what would he want you to order?
“A crate of… erm… [consults with colleagues] Is he a lager or a bitter man? It’s lager, isn’t it? I might say Stella [ie Stella Artois, strong lager].”
Answer: I’m sure he exaggerated, but I’d probably have a pint of lager – he’d probably say a number of them…
How would he prefer to be remembered, as a batsman or a bowler?
“I think he’d prefer to be remembered as a batsman, but, being a bowler, I’ve always admired him for his bowling.”
Answer: Neither – just as a good bloke
Finish the sentence:
Fred is happiest when he’s…
“ with his wife and kids.”
Answer: With the family
Score: 3/10
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Flintoff on Broad
What’s Stuart’s date of birth?
“1986, I think… I’m going to plump for… July… 28th.”
Answer: June 24, 1986
What’s the first thing he does after a match?
“Showers.”
Answer: Take my boots off, sit down and don’t move for half an hour, just talking about random stuff in the dressing room.
What’s his favourite music?
“Westlife.”
Answer: Pretty varied, but probably R&B
Where did he take his first Test wicket, and against which side?
“No idea.”
Answer: Colombo, against Sri Lanka
What does he drive?
“He’s got two cars – a Range Rover and a Jaguar XKR.”
Answer: Range Rover Sport and Jaguar XKR
What would he do as a job if he weren’t a cricketer?
“I’m not sure he’d do it, but he’d like to be a Top Gear presenter.”
Answer: Presenter on Top Gear [popular BBC car and entertainment TV show]
If he could rescue one possession in an emergency, what would it be?
“His hair-straighteners.”
Answer: Family photographs
If you went to the bar to buy him a drink, what would he want you to order?
“Babycham.”
Answer: A Grey Goose [vodka] and Red Bull
How would he prefer to be remembered, as a batsman or a bowler?
“Bowler.”
Answer: Probably a batsman, because it would mean I’d scored a hell of a lot of runs, but I’ll probably be remembered as a bowler
Finish the sentence:
Broady is happiest when he’s…
“… taking wickets.”
Answer: Bowling at Trent Bridge or Lord’s
Score: 3/10
So, Broady's serious consideration of Fred's sentimentality and knowledge of his career up against Freddie's assured assertions of what Stuart drives and his musical taste have produced a thrilling dead heat with each on 30 per cent. You can read our preview of the ICC World Twenty20 here, and keep up with Stuart and England's progress at the official tournament website
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