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'Take the pitch out and blame batsmen?': Cook questions Kohli
UPDATED ON FEB 27, 2021 07:37 AM IST
Former England captain Alastair Cook questioned India captain Virat Kohli’s judgement about the Ahmedabad pitch for the India vs England 3rd Test and said it was ‘hard’ to bat on.
'Eng v India test series should be called Tendulkar Cook trophy’: Monty Panesar
PUBLISHED ON FEB 11, 2021 11:11 AM IST
Panesar, who played a crucial role in England’s 2-1 Test series win during the 2012 tour of India, explained that both the former cricketers have played a lot against each other.
Have to put him in that group: Alastair Cook names India batsman who can match Brian Lara’s genius
New Delhi | By hindustantimes.con | Edited by Aritra Mukherjee
UPDATED ON MAY 12, 2020 10:15 AM IST
Cook named four cricketers and only one from the modern era who he believed came close to the genius of Lara, who retired with 11953 runs in 131 Tests and 10505 runs in 299 ODIs.
Ricky Ponting names Test team of decade, 4 England players, solitary Indian picked
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON DEC 31, 2019 08:33 AM IST
While the usual suspects make their presence felt in the side, there are a number of picks which might lead to few debates.
South Africa vs England: James Anderson set to join Alastair Cook in elite Test list in Centurion
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON DEC 25, 2019 01:47 PM IST
ENG vs SA: The two teams go head to head in a blockbuster four-match Test series starting Boxing Day.
Cricket Australia picks Test team of decade, Virat Kohli named captain
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON DEC 24, 2019 01:00 PM IST
Alastair Cook and David Warner are the openers and they will be followed by Kane Williamson and Steve Smith. Indian captain Virat Kohli walks out at number 5.
Ben Stokes sees big future for England ‘gem’ Rory Burns
London | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON DEC 11, 2019 08:48 AM IST
The 29-year-old Burns made a hundred in the opening Test of this year’s Ashes series and was one of England’s few successes during their recent series loss in New Zealand, with the left-hander averaging 61.33.
Left is not right in Test cricket
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Devarchit Varma
UPDATED ON SEP 28, 2019 08:55 AM IST
David Warner’s Ashes slump means left-handed batsmen are falling behind right-handers
Alastair Cook makes huge claim that David Warner confessed to him about ball tampering before sandpapergate
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON SEP 11, 2019 08:22 AM IST
Warner was named as one of the three suspects in the infamous ball tampering scandal during Australia’s 2018 Test series against South Africa, which rocked Cricket Australia.
Ashes 2019: Legendary England skipper suggests way to make Ben Stokes a more prolific batsman
Reuters | By Reuters
UPDATED ON AUG 28, 2019 05:52 PM IST
Brearley said Stokes was among England’s top two batsmen following Alastair Cook’s international retirement last year.
Ashes, England vs Australia: Joe Root and Tim Paine’s different paths to Ashes captaincy
Birmingham | By AFP
UPDATED ON AUG 01, 2019 11:47 AM IST
When England’s Joe Root and Australia’s Tim Paine walk out for the toss prior to the first Ashes opener at Edgbaston starting Thursday they will have taken very different routes to get there.
World Cup 2019: Alastair Cook names his favourite to lift title at Lord’s
London | By Reuters
UPDATED ON APR 03, 2019 03:58 PM IST
Since their shock group-stage exit from the 2015 World Cup, England have been particularly strong at home, winning 30 of their 42 ODIs while losing only nine.
Sir Alastair Cook officially receives Knighthood at Buckingham Palace
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON FEB 26, 2019 11:46 PM IST
Cook is the second cricketer since Ian Botham to receive this honour. He retired from the game after England’s series win against India. He bowed out after scoring a century against India in England’s 3-1 Test series win.
Alastair Cook confident England can end World Cup drought
London | By AFP
UPDATED ON FEB 19, 2019 11:39 PM IST
England have never won the men’s World Cup, but with 100 days to go until the start of the latest edition, a team captained by Eoin Morgan are top of the 50-over world rankings.
Alastair Cook calls on Denly to seize England opportunity in second Test
Reuters | By Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 31, 2019 10:34 AM IST
Left-hander Jennings, who averages 25.86 in 16 Tests, lost his place in the team after scores of 17 and 14 in England’s defeat by 381 runs in the first Test in Barbados.
West Indies vs England: Ben Foakes selection changes England’s balance, says Alastair Cook
Reuters | By Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 22, 2019 02:09 PM IST
Foakes replaced injured wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow for the first two tests in Sri Lanka last November and scored a century on debut.
Sir Alastair Cook: Former England captain Alastair Cook becomes first knight since Ian Botham
London | By AFP
UPDATED ON DEC 29, 2018 06:02 AM IST
The 34-year-old opening batsman finished his Test career in the best possible manner with a century against India at The Oval despite having declared there “was nothing left in the tank”.
Keaton Jennings ton puts Sri Lanka on the ropes in Galle Test
Galle | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON NOV 08, 2018 07:42 PM IST
Sri Lanka face the daunting task of batting out two days to save the first test against England after being set an improbable target of 462 and finishing day three on 15 without loss on Thursday.
Sri Lanka vs England: Chandimal looks to put visitors in a spin at Galle
Galle | By AFP
PUBLISHED ON NOV 05, 2018 06:44 PM IST
Sri Lanka, who went down to the tourists 3-1 in the five one-day internationals and also lost a one-off Twenty20 match, are looking for redemption in the three-Test series starting Tuesday.
England ODI Captain Eoin Morgan gets married, Brendon McCullum master of ceremonies
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON NOV 04, 2018 02:21 PM IST
Brendon McCullum, former New Zealand captain and a close friend of Eoin Morgan was the master of ceremonies at the event which was also attended by England cricketers Jason Roy, Steve Finn and recently retired Alastair Cook.
Sri Lanka vs England: Joe Denly ready to open innings for ENG
London | By Reuters
PUBLISHED ON OCT 19, 2018 01:52 PM IST
With Alastair Cook hanging up his boots and Keaton Jennings struggling for form, Joe Root’s England remain keen to freshen up the top order heading into the three-match series starting in Galle on Nov. 6.
England give Rory Burns chance to fill Cook’s shoes in Sri Lanka
Nottingham | By AFP
UPDATED ON SEP 21, 2018 09:56 PM IST
Burns has been the leading run-scorer in the English top flight this season, scoring 1,319 Championship runs at an average of over 69.
Rishabh Pant is fine batsman but needs to do better job with gloves: MSK Prasad
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON SEP 16, 2018 11:13 PM IST
Rishabh Pant became the first Indian wicket-keeper to score a hundred in England during the Oval Test but was shoddy behind the stumps in the three Tests he played.
Trevor Bayliss confirms nervous wait for Jennings ahead of Sri Lanka tour
Reuters | By Reuters
PUBLISHED ON SEP 13, 2018 12:41 PM IST
Keaton Jennings averaged just over 18 in England’s recent 4-1 series victory over India and has not scored a Test century since his debut knock in Mumbai in 2016.
India vs England: Teary-eyed James Anderson pays tribute to ‘best friend’ Alastair Cook
New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON SEP 12, 2018 02:58 PM IST
Following the end of the Oval Test, Alastair Cook’s teammate James Anderson struggled to hold back tears when asked about the retirement of the opener.
ICC Test rankings - Virat Kohli & India retain top spot, Alastair Cook signs off on a high
New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON SEP 12, 2018 02:30 PM IST
Cook was awarded the man of the match for his scores of 71 and 147 in the fifth Test against India, helping his team win the match by 118 runs and register a 4-1 win in the series.
India vs England: Cook is ‘an example to love Test cricket’, says Virat Kohli
Press Trust of India, London | By PTI
UPDATED ON SEP 12, 2018 02:31 PM IST
Virat Kohli said Alastair Cook’s determination reflects in his batting as he scored 147 -- his 33rd century -- in his last Test.
India vs England: Joe Root hails perfect finish after winning Oval Test
Hindustan Times, London | By N Ananthanarayanan
UPDATED ON SEP 12, 2018 08:44 AM IST
Alastair Cook got a winning farewell and spearhead James Anderson took the last wicket to emerge the most successful fast bowler in the game at the Oval on Tuesday.
India vs England: My final Test script could not have been written better - Alastair Cook
London | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON SEP 11, 2018 11:22 PM IST
Having enjoyed the memorable end to his Test career, former England captain Alastair Cook was an emotional man at the end of the final match of the series against India.
KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant heroics in vain as England beat India in Oval Test
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By N Ananthanarayanan
UPDATED ON SEP 11, 2018 10:37 PM IST
England beat India by 118 runs in their final test despite defiant centuries from KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant, as a series full of twists reached a compelling conclusion at the Oval on Tuesday.