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| Andrew Flintoff has apologised for the late-night antics which saw him sacked as England vice-captain and banned for the game against Canada.
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| JAMAICA
, 19-March-2007
2:45:3 AM |
| Flintoff was reprimanded after he fell off a pedalo following a drinking session and got into difficulties in the water, early on Saturday morning.
He issued a statement saying: "I know what I did was completely wrong and I have to take full responsbility.
"There can be no excuses on my part. I know I shouldn't have done what I did."
The 29-year-old added he accepted the punishment handed out to him.
He is expected to be reinstated for Saturday's final group match against Kenya, and vowed to make amends for his misdemeanour.
"To my team-mates and the England supporters that I let down, all I can say is that I am extremely sorry and assure everyone that I will be giving 110% for England for the rest of this tournament," he said.
Five players were also fined after they were seen out late following the defeat by New Zealand on Friday - and less than 36 hours before the crucial match against Canada.
They were bowlers James Anderson, Liam Plunkett and Jon Lewis, batsman Ian Bell and wicket-keeper Paul Nixon - who went to a nightclub after the game in St Lucia.
Coach Duncan Fletcher said Flintoff would not be considered for the captaincy should Michael Vaughan get injured in the World Cup.
He said in a statement: "Andrew Flintoff has been given warnings about his conduct and disciplined for previous incidents of this nature.
"In light of this and due to the serious nature of the incident which he was involved in at the hotel on Friday night, we have decided to take further disciplinary action against him.
Andrew has been made fully aware of the team management's concerns and the fact that the ECB considers this type of behaviour to be totally unacceptable.
"He will remain with the World Cup squad and be available for selection for our next match against Kenya.
"All players involved wish to express their sincere regret for the embarrassment caused to their team-mates, the England supporters and the ECB."
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