Date:21/12/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/12/21/stories/2008122155261700.htm

Sport - Cricket

Sachin is a role model, says Flintoff

Photo: S. Subramanium

London: Sachin Tendulkar’s match-winning century knock in Chennai has earned respect from England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff (right) who called the master batsman a “role model” for the game. “It is impossible not to admire him when you are out in the middle. He is a class player and a great role model for the game,” Flintoff said. — PTI