Flinoff: Ankle surgery
Andrew Flintoff is targeting a return to action next summer, according to England coach Peter Moores.
The 29-year-old all-rounder has just undergone a fourth operation on his troublesome left ankle in Holland.
Initially there were reports that he could return for England’s tour of New Zealand in February but Moores has ruled that out.
“It has been really frustrating for Andrew over the last two months that he had pain, but they did not really know what it was,” Moores told BBC Radio.
“They all seem positive it has gone well and that he has a great chance to make a full recovery.
“Hopefully we can just support Andrew and get him fit back playing for England.
“We just have to wait and see that the whole thing has gone well.
“Andrew went into that operation so he could play with that ankle and still play effectively.
“We want Andrew Flintoff playing the sort of cricket we know he can and to enjoy that pain free.
Target
As for Flintoff’s likely return, Moores added: “At the moment there is the target of getting back for the domestic summer in England, and hopefully that will go well.
“There will be a period of rehabilitation he will have to go through, building the strength up and so on and we will keep an eye on the progress.”
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