London, July 17: Geoff Boycott believes all-rounder Andy Flintoff should open the batting for England in one-day internationals. "I feel we need to experiment to find his best batting position," he told a newspaper.
"He can do so much damage so quickly that I would like to see him tried as an opener.
"Adam Gilchrist of Australia moved from Test middle-order to one-day opener with amazing results.
"Like Gilchrist, Flintoff could soon put the bowling side on the defensive and wondering what the hell has hit them."
The Lancashire player's bold approach was crucial in England's progress to the NatWest Series final.
Although he only scored six not out at Lord's, he also contributed two wickets and has forged a key role for himself in Michael Vaughan's new-look one-day side. Bureau Report