Flintoff Set To Inspire

Ian Bell and Alistair Cook believe the return of Andrew Flintoff will inspire Englansd to beat India in the one-day series.

Flintoff took 1-12 in seven overs in his first game for the nation since his surgery. England are now 1-0 up in the 7 match series.

"There are not many people in the world who can bat like he does and bowl as quickly as he does. He gives great balance to our side," said Alastair Cook.

Cook and Bell together hit their maiden centuries in one-day internationl cricket and amassed 288 for 2. India were bowled out for 184.

Despite undergoing his third ankle operation 2 months ago, Flintoff bowled with accuacy and pace; prompitng Indian captain Rahul Dravid to say:

"We'll have to think about how to counteract him for the rest of the series."