Rocky Flintoff signs contract extension at Lancashire

Lancashire all-rounder Rocky Flintoff has signed a two-year contract extension keeping him with the county until 2027.

The 17-year-old son of former Lancashire and England all-rounder Freddie Flintoff joins fellow Lancashire academy graduates Tom Aspinwall, 21, and Charlie Barnard, 21, in agreeing deals.

Flintoff made his List A debut for Lancashire in the One-Day Cup in July 2024, becoming the club’s youngest-ever player at 16 years and 113 days old.

He has since featured in five County Championship matches and scored 180 runs in List A cricket.

The Manchester Grammar schoolboy became the youngest England Under-19s centurion, beating Ian Bell’s 25-year-old record.

He followed that by becoming the youngest England Lions centurion against Cricket Australia in January 2025, beating his father’s record.

Red Rose director of cricket performance, Mark Chilton, said: “We are really pleased to secure the futures of Tom, Charlie and Rocky – underlining the lub’s continued commitment to investing in, and developing, our own homegrown talent.

“All three players are of extremely high potential and have progressed through our pathway system to make an impression at First Team level. Their continued development is central to our future plans.

“We look forward to supporting Tom, Charlie and Rocky as they continue to push their careers forward with Lancashire Cricket.”