Freddie to bat at three

ByEurosport

Published 14/10/2006 at 21:14 GMT

England captain Andrew Flintoff will continue to bat at number three in Sunday's Champions Trophy group A tie against India. "I'm going to bat at number three," Flintoff told reporters on Saturday. "It is something I have discussed with the coach (Duncan

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Flintoff - who usually bats lower down the order - made a half century while battling third down the order in a friendly match against a Rajasthan Cricket Association team on Thursday.

It will be Flintoff's first competitive international since ankle surgery in the summer.

"I have had a few opportunities earlier in my career," he said. "I'm a bit more experienced and confident about my game on things like my technique. I feel I'm more equipped to do that now."

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