Flintoff to be fit for Test

All-rounder Andrew Flintoff is hopeful of being fit for England's first test against West Indies at Sabina Park on Wednesday after missing the final warm-up match with a side strain.

The 31-year-old Lancashire player played a full part in a net session on Monday and said a final decision on his fitness would be made after Tuesday's practise session. "We will see how I rock up tomorrow," Flintoff was quoted as saying on the England and Wales Cricket Board website (www.ecb.co.uk) on Monday.

"I feel fine. I bowled some overs in St Kitts, bowled some more today but I have still got to get through tomorrow and make sure I am fit going into the first day.

"I am hopeful and providing everything is alright, hopefully I will be fit."

LONDON, Reuters