Flinty attributes series loss to batting failures

Kochi, Apr 6 (UNI) England skipper Andrew Flintoff today said lack of runs from batsmen had cost them the ODI series against India.

Talking to reporters after his team's fourth successive loss, he said the failure of the batsmen had led to the defeat and added that the team should have scored at least 270 today.

Asked about the remaining matches, he said his team would play for pride. 'Three to go and we will try to get something out of them.' UNI GV AA PM RAI2102