Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff is set to land his first permanent role since the Top Gear Crash that nearly killed him last December.

'Freddie' Flintoff was severely injured in an accident at the Top Gear Test Track - the Dunsfold Aerodrome, Surrey in December 2022.

The former England cricket captain reportedly flipped a Morgan Super 3 vehicle on the first bend at the Top Gear test track during filming for the show while not wearing a helmet.

The vehicle was only travelling at 22mph but was open-top, meaning when it flipped Flintoff's face scraped along the tarmac, reported the Mail on Sunday.

The presenter is said to have sustained broken ribs and serious facial injuries in the incident with Flintoff’s son Corey, revealing at the time, his father was “lucky to be alive” describing it as a “pretty nasty crash”.

The Northern Echo: Andrew Flintoff was involved in a crash at the Top Gear test track in December 2022 which left him with severe injuries.Andrew Flintoff was involved in a crash at the Top Gear test track in December 2022 which left him with severe injuries. (Image: PA/BBC)

There were reports Flintoff's crash was so bad Top Gear staff who witnessed it had to be signed off work indefinitely as they struggled to come to terms with an incident described as "something you would truly want to unsee". 

An investigation by the BBC into the incident was carried out earlier this year and as a result, filming of the latest series of Top Gear was scrapped.

The long-term future of Top Gear remains unclear after reports suggested the show was set to be axed after 46 years on air due to the Flintoff crash. 

However, the BBC has denied these claims, with a spokesperson saying: “A decision on the timing of future Top Gear shows will be made in due course with BBC Content.”

Andrew Flintoff set to land new role as coach in The Hundred

Flintoff was not seen publicly for months following the crash until September when he took on a coaching role with the England Cricket Team during their One-Day series against New Zealand.

During that coaching stint, he was filmed speaking publicly for the first time since the crash when he presented a cap to spin bowler Tom Hartley who was making his debut for the England Cricket team.

He described the months following the crash as "the hardest time" of his life.

Now, Flintoff is set to land his first permanent role following the Top Gear crash, with The Telegraph reporting he is close to signing a deal to become coach of the Northern Superchargers in The Hundred cricket competition. 

The Superchargers announced on Friday (November 10) that former England wicketkeeper James Foster had been axed as the head coach of the men's team after two years, with the side having finished last in their most recent campaign.

Flintoff is said to be the strong favourite to take over the vacant position which would be his first head coaching role.

The Northern Echo: Andrew Flintoff was involved in the England Cricket team coaching set up during a recent One Day series against New Zealand.Andrew Flintoff was involved in the England Cricket team coaching set up during a recent One Day series against New Zealand. (Image: PA)

Negotiations between Flintoff and Superchargers could be concluded by the end of the week, according to The Telegraph.

England and Wales Cricket Board’s performance director, Mo Bobat, in The Telegraph, said: “He’s got a huge passion for helping people. 

“He is going through a bit of a journey himself. He wants to give back to the game.

"He has a lot to offer, and there is a lot of energy and enthusiasm from him, and we have a desire to get him involved.”