London, August 20: England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff is all set to make a comeback in his farewell Test here at the Oval.
As the series is levelled, England and Australia will clash for the pride in the last Test of Ashes Series beginning today.
Flintoff’s return will definitely boost the morale of English team who faced humiliating defeat at Headingley in the fourth Test. Flintoff was dropped for the fourth Test due to injury.
Flintoff, who has announced the retirement from Test cricket, will definitely be looking to end his Test career with a win. And it will be best victory of his career if he helps England to regain the Ashes Title.
The Oval victory would be a historical one as Australia had thrashed English team here in 1882 to clinch the series; thereafter the Test series was named Ashes.
English fans want Freddie to end his Test career with a cheering victory and becoming ‘Man of the Match’ in the last Test.
However, the betting controversy has also marred the last Ashes Test. According to the media reports, two bookies have reportedly approached Aussies players.
In the betting market, England have an edge over their arch-rivals. Bookies have put England as favourite for the final Test. Freddie’s rate is high as people think he will be the star of the match, a bookie said on condition of anonymity.
—–Agencies