Surrey secured their third straight County Championship title on Friday, thanks to Somerset’s loss to Lancashire. Surrey’s dominant performance throughout the season, highlighted by their 10-wicket victory over Durham at the Oval, solidified their position as champions.
Following in his father’s footsteps, 16-year-old Rocky Flintoff has scored his maiden century for Lancashire’s second XI, showcasing his remarkable batting abilities. His impressive century, which included a 39-run partnership with his older brother Corey, is a testament to his talent and determination. The younger Flintoff’s achievements on the same ground where his father played a legendary role in England’s victory over Australia in 2005 add an emotional touch to his accomplishment.
Radio 2 In The Park, the popular live music festival, will be held in Moor Park, Preston, Lancashire, on September 7 and 8, 2024. This will be the first time the event will take place in Preston, following previous successful editions in Leicester and Leeds. The full artist lineup will be announced in early June.
BBC Radio 2’s flagship live music festival will be heading to Preston, Lancashire in 2024, on September 7 and 8. The news was revealed on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, with the full lineup set to be announced in early June. This will be the first time the event has been held in Preston, and it is expected to bring thousands of music fans to the city. Previous host cities have included Leicester, Leeds, Ipswich, and Southampton.
Following his stunning innings of 50 not out against Durham last week, Rocky Flintoff, the son of England cricket legend Andrew Flintoff, has further impressed with a blistering century for Lancashire’s second XI against Warwickshire. In an innings that showcased his exceptional batting skills, Rocky struck 116 runs from 165 deliveries, hitting 11 boundaries and three towering sixes. Notably, he shared a memorable moment on the pitch with his brother, Corey Flintoff, who contributed 20 runs from 45 balls.
