Friday, September 5, 2008

Flintoff happy to be back playing cricket

LONDON,: Andrew Flintoff says he's enjoying playing cricket again with England — without the burden of captaincy.

The 30-year-old allrounder is excelling under new captain Kevin Pietersen after having battled several long-term injuries.

"I think I've found my perfect role within the side," Flintofff said on the England and Wales Cricket Board's Web site Friday.

"I've had a go at captaincy and I think now in my own way I can lead. Kevin is obviously the captain and he's in charge, but I can help by passing on some of the things I've learnt to the younger lads, especially the bowlers and I can be there for Kevin to give advice if he needs it.

"I care a lot about playing cricket and I care a lot about playing for England. I've not always gone about it the right way every time, but my desire to do well has always been there."

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