 IPL is not something, which concerns me: Flintoff
20th Feb 2008 21:02 IST
Agencies
English all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, currently training in India after his ankle surgery, today said the newly launched Indian Premier League was not something that concerned him too much and he did not miss being a part of the Twenty20 tournament.
"It's not an option for the English players since we tour during the winter and play county cricket during the summer. Lancashire and the England Cricket Board have looked after me well and my concern is to get on the field for them," Flintoff said in Mumbai.
The Englishman, who played his last ODI against India in September last year, felt that being under the knife four times was not 'ideal' and has kept his fingers crossed that hopes that this time the injury wouldn't recur again.
"Each time I made a come back and bowled 150 overs, I have struggled. I have consulted a surgeon and I'm confident to make a comeback," he said.
He said he was keen to discover some lost form, which has affected his game.
"(I have) Not been able to play competitive cricket and playing with pain has affected my batting. I want to try and discover some form in the nets and in few other areas.
"People bowl around the world and get injured. The pressure that goes to my ankle at the time of the delivery is 10-12 times my body weight and I am also a big fellow. But its unfortunate not being a part of the squad, the all rounder said.
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