 Moores hopeful of Flintoff's return for Lord's decider
7th Sep 2007 23:02 IST
Agencies
Star all-rounder Andrew Flintoff is likely to be fit for the seventh and deciding one-day match against India which may boost the hosts chances of winning at Lord's on Saturday, said England coach Peter Moores.
The 29-year-old Flintoff missed the last two games that England lost due to an injured left-ankle and his absence blunted the edge of England's bowling attack as India plundered over 300 runs at Headingley and The Oval and bounced back in style to level the series 3-3.
Flintoff took a full part in England's training session today and Moores is hopeful he will pass a late fitness on the morning of the match.
Moores also believes Flintoff's comeback will serve as a huge morale booster for England as they look to stop India in their strides.
"He's had a bat and a bowl and come through OK, and the physio seems quite confident that as he's come through so well he's got a pretty good chance of playing," Moores told reporters on the match eve.
"We've got to wait to make sure there's no reaction so it's a case of wait and see on that, but we're hopeful."
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