His larger than life personality made Freddie a massive hit with fans and he was one of the superstars of the game. "I know I shouldn't be doing it, it's not good for me, it's creating damage to my body but still can't stop. But after the team were badly beaten and Freddie was still struggling with his eating disorder, other problems began to surface. His retirement from cricket led to a second career as a heavy weight boxer and Freddie was training furiously to get in shape. Freddie finally admits he needs to get help, adding: "It's all I think about and I know it's something that needs addressing."

Source: Daily Mirror September 28, 2020 19:30 UTC