Sourav Ganguly feels England cricket team was vulnerable against India
in the upcoming Test series in the absence of its star all rounder Andrew Flintoff,
who makes a "huge difference" to the home side.
"England are a good side. But we're lucky that Flintoff is not fit. I think
he makes a huge difference to the English team. It's a beatable side. But Flintoff
will really be missed," Ganguly said.
"I've seen Michael Vaughan captaining the team differently without
Flintoff," he was quoted as saying by 'The Guardian' today.
Flintoff is recuperating after an ankle surgery and is doubtful to take part
in the three-match Test series between Indian and England, beginning at the
Lord's from July 19.
The former captain, who led India to its famous Natwest series win five years
ago, praised new comers such as Kevin Pietersen and Monty Panesar
under Vaughan's captaincy.
"His (Vaughan's) record is fabulous. I think he's reaping the benefits
of what Nasser did. Pietersen is brilliant, going to be a great I think. Monty,
he's from my county, Northants, he'll walk into any side in the world,"
he said.
On personal front, Ganguly, who survived the test of time during his time away
from Team India last year, admitted he was under tremendous pressure to make
a comeback and perform.
"It's possible, that can happen (to be out of team). But when I came back
into the side, I had huge pressure on me. I survived that. Then I survived the
pressure of coming back into the one-day team. I don't think any pressure can
be more than that."
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