Flintoff mentally fresh to take on India

LONDON: England's star all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has said he was feeling 'mentally fresh' after his long injury lay-off as he is set to return for the upcoming one-day cricket series against India.

"I believe the injury could actually help extend my career because I feel mentally very fresh," Flintoff said and added his best years were still ahead.

"I won't be playing when I'm 50 but I'm only 29 and there's a lot left in me. I hope my best years are ahead of me," he was quoted as saying by the British newspaper 'Sun'.

Flintoff missed the Test series against India as he was recovering from surgery on his troublesome left ankle in May.

He also regretted the setback at the World Cup.

"For two or three years, most things went the way I wanted. But I've had some setbacks with injury, losing the Ashes, struggling in the World Cup - and even the pedalo business.

"But I really feel I can get better. My bowling is improving and I've been working hard on my batting."

"The ankle feels great. The operation was something I needed and everyone is pleased with what I've been able to do since," Flintoff said.