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England’s plan for surprise Flintoff return

London: England is planning for its injured star all-rounder Andrew Flintoff’s return to play against India in the seven-match one-day cricket series, beginning at the Rose Bowl on August 21.

According to leading British daily The Guardian, Flintoff — recuperating from a third operation on his left ankle — could next week play only as a batsman for Lancashire Second XI to hasten his return to the National tea m.

“England and Wales Cricket Board medical staff are hoping to get permission from Lancashire to ease him back into action for the three-day game against Derbyshire Second XI starting at Blackpool on Tuesday.”

“If that game goes well, Flintoff might then turn out, again as a batsman only, for Lancashire in their one-day game against Sri Lanka A at Aigburth, before playing as an all-rounder in Twenty20 final at Edgbaston on August 4,” the paper reported.

“Should all go according to plan, it would be the first time he has bowled in competitive cricket since May 9,” it added. — PTI

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