Impatient Flintoff eyeing ODI series vs India for comeback

London, July 14 (UNI) England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff is eyeing the seven match ODI series against India to make his comeback in the team after he was ruled out of the Test series due to an ankle injury.

The 29-year-old talismanic all-rounder, who is recovering from a third right ankle surgery, expressed that impatience in getting on him to return to the 22 yard and hopes of playing a part in the ODI series against Rahul Dravid's men which starts at Hampshire's Rose Bowl on August 21.

''In terms of exact dates, it is hard to say. I hope to play a part against India, but the one-dayers are a more realistic target,'' he was quoted by the 'BBC Sport' as saying.

''The impatience is starting now. I've been back in the nets and I've been hitting them all right.

''Because I'm running now, doing proper things and working towards something, I can see light at the end of the tunnel and I have a temptation to get impatient,'' he said.

Flintoff, however, was candid enough to admit his poor run of form, especially with the bat, but seemed determined to regain his lost form.

''During the winter there was a clear dip in form and I want to get it back,'' he said.

''The bowling was fine but I still think, no matter what I do with the ball, as a top-six batsman I will always get judged on the runs I score,'' he added.

Though disappointed with the lean phase in his career, the big-hitting Englishman said his best is still to come as he had plenty of time in his career to ammend for the lost opportunities.

''For two or three years, I had things pretty much my own way, then Iexperienced the other side of it. But I'm only 29 and I believe I've got my best years in front of me. I can do it again,'' he said.

UNI