Australia VS England Ashes 2nd Test Live streaming

Australia VS England Ashes 2nd Test Live streaming.

Australia captain Ricky Ponting hopes his side can benefit from this Ashes series turning into an Andrew Flintoff roadshow.

All-rounder Flintoff's revelation that he will retire from Test cricket at the end of this current campaign could disrupt England's focus in the remaining matches of the npower series.

The 31-year-old will have his fitness checked on Wednesday morning ahead of the second Test at Lord's.

And if his knee stands up to its testing, Flintoff will be playing his last Test at English cricket's headquarters, which in itself potentially proves a distraction for Andrew Strauss' team.

"For us, knowing the stature he has in the game in England then I can see it turning into that," said Ponting."Whenever he plays a game you get the feeling of the crowd getting involved and loving seeing him play.

"You can see the fans here are very passionate about watching Andrew Flintoff.

"If they know this is his last chance to play here, his last chance to play Edgbaston, and last chance to play Headingley, I am sure there will be a bit of a circus around.

"It could be good for us if that is the case. It could create some distractions but that is not for us to worry about.

"I have been in teams when it has happened and it can be a distraction not only for the person involved but for the captain as well."