Flintoff set for T20 return after rekindling his love of cricket

The former England star could play for Lancashire in the NatWest Blast tournament this week

Flintoff playing for England in the 2009 Ashes
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FORMER England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff is in line for a shock return to county cricket with Lancashire, and could play in this summer's Twenty20 competition which starts this Friday.

Flintoff, who is now 36, has not played professional cricket since 2009 when he helped England retain the Ashes. After that series he underwent surgery on a knee injury, but was forced to retire from the sport in 2010.

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