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Andrew Flintoff says England's fast bowlers may have to re-assess their options with the first Test against India just five days away.
"All the seamers bowled well," said Flintoff after a day in which an Indian reserve side had racked up 342-8 before declaring 104 runs ahead of England.

"But we did not get reverse swing and I'm not quite sure what to expect in the Tests. We might have a rethink."

Reports suggest the wicket for the first Test in Nagpur is dry and brown.

That it means it will almost certainly offer some assistance to India's spinners, but reverse-swing could also be a factor.

Flintoff, after a tough day in the heat of Baroda, admitted: "It was hard work but it's quite rewarding too when you take wickets on pitches like that.

"There are passages of play when you need to stick in so the emphasis is on drying runs up.

"When you get the new ball you go for the jugular and try to attack and take wickets - that's what we did today.

"We've prepared well. The game last week we got closer to where we wanted to be.

"As a bowling unit, we've got some valuable overs behind our belt.

"It would be nice for the batters to get some runs - so tomorrow's important."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/england/4747416.stm