England ended their tour of the West Indies on a high when a Flintoff hat-trick helped them beat the hosts by 26 runs to win the One-day series 3-2.
England could be left standing at the altar if the West Indies team carries out its threat to boycott the decisive 5th and final ODI at the Beausejour Cricket Ground on Friday.
Andrew Strauss lead England to a nine-wicket victory under the Duckworth-Lewis method over West Indies in the rain-affected fourth One-Day International.
England had their egos battered further, when West Indies captain Chris Gayle led his side to an eight-wicket victory in the third One-Day International.
Flintoff back for third ODI. Captain Chris Gayle rubbished rumors of West Indies boycotting the rest of the One-day series against England because of dispute with the board.
The West Indies made two changes to its squad for the third and fourth One-Day Internationals against England in Barbados on Friday and Sunday.
An unbeaten 112 by Shivnarine Chanderpaul trumped a fine 105 from Andrew Strauss as the West Indies beat England by 21 runs in the second ODI.
England claimed their first international win since August in farcical circumstances when West Indies miscalculated the Duckworth-Lewis target at the end of the opening One-dayer in Guyana.
England are keeping a close eye on the fitness of their captain Andrew Strauss ahead of Friday's opening ODI against West Indies at the Guyana National Stadium.
The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua will not be allowed to host international cricket for at least 12 months following the pitch fiasco last month, the ICC said.
