Gilchrist paid glowing tribute to Flintoff and felt it would inspire England to put their best foot forward in the ongoing Ashes. “I don’t think the Aussies will be affected but it can be a boost for the English players,” Gilchrist told ‘SunSport’.
“I know from my time that a when a great player retired, you did everything you could to see them off with a series win. So England will be up for this Ashes series even more,” he said.