Alastair Cook

England v New Zealand: Headingley Test incentive for home batsmen
Thursday 23rd May 18:02

England captain Alastair Cook admits his batsmen have an added incentive to do well in the second Test against New Zealand which starts at Headingley on Friday.

Alastair Cook desperate to secure a 2-0 series win over New Zealand
Thursday 23rd May 12:33

England captain Alastair Cook says it is "vitally important" his side complete a clean-sweep series win over New Zealand in the second and final Test at Headingley.

Alastair Cook hailed 'world-class' Stuart Broad after England's win over New Zealand at Lord's
Sunday 19th May 15:15

England captain Alastair Cook described an on-form Stuart Broad as "an absolute nightmare" for batsmen after his career-best figures blew New Zealand away to claim the first Test Lord's.

Alastair Cook: No room for England complacency against New Zealand
Wednesday 15th May 14:46

England captain Alastair Cook has rejected suggestions his side underestimated New Zealand during their winter tour and says his side will need to be at their best if they are to win the upcoming return series.

Third Test: New Zealand's Peter Fulton feels the dismissal of Alastair Cook could be crucial
Monday 25th March 05:55

Peter Fulton believes the dismissal of England captain Alastair Cook could be key to New Zealand's hopes of success in the series-deciding third Test at Eden Park.

Second Test: Alastair Cook happy with England's performance in Wellington
Monday 18th March 05:53

Alastair Cook claims there were plenty of positives for England to take out of their drawn second Test against New Zealand in Wellington.

Alastair Cook delighted with England's response in cosy Napier win
Wednesday 20th February 09:26

Alastair Cook was full of praise for his England side after their impressive eight-wicket win over New Zealand in Napier.

Alastair Cook identifies injured Martin Guptill's innings as key to England's opening ODI defeat
Sunday 17th February 11:17

Alastair Cook put England's opening ODI defeat in New Zealand down to a gutsy contribution from Martin Guptill.

England captain Alastair Cook praises India's Rohit Sharma and Suresh Raina
Wednesday 23rd January 15:24

England captain Alastair Cook paid tribute to Rohit Sharma and Suresh Raina after the pair guided India to a series-clinching victory in the fourth one-day international in Mohali.

Alastair Cook not ready to claim dominance over India spinners ahead of second ODI
Monday 14th January 11:36

England skipper Alastair Cook has warned his spinners against complacency ahead of the second one-day international against India on Tuesday.

England skipper Alastair Cook delighted to have Kevin Pietersen back in his squad
Thursday 3rd January 14:22

England skipper Alastair Cook admits having Kevin Pietersen back in the squad is a huge boost as they prepare to face India in a five-match ODI series.

Alastair Cook upbeat on England's latest trip for one-day series in India
Wednesday 2nd January 20:49

Skipper Alastair Cook cannot wait for England to get stuck into their latest overseas adventure in India.

Alastair Cook reflects on 'very special day' after delivering Tests success for England in India
Monday 17th December 10:55

England captain Alastair Cook said the Test series victory over India was as big an achievement as winning the Ashes in Australia.

England captain Alastair Cook backs his side to complete India series win
Wednesday 12th December 12:50

England captain Alastair Cook believes his side has enough team spirit to complete a series win in India despite the loss of pace bowler Stuart Broad.

Graham Gooch insists England are lucky to have Alastair Cook as Test captain
Monday 10th December 13:22

Graham Gooch believes Alastair Cook is the right man to ensure England complete a rare Test series victory in India.

Cooking up a storm
Thursday 6th December 16:04

Joe Drabble takes a look at some of Alastair Cook's most significant innings after he became England's leading Test century-maker of all-time at Eden Gardens in India this week.

Cooking up a storm
Thursday 6th December 15:10

Joe Drabble looks back at some of Alastair Cook's most significant innings after he made history.

MS Dhoni has played down suggestions the Kolkata pitch will favour India's spinners in the third Test against England
Tuesday 4th December 10:27

India captain MS Dhoni believes the performance of the fast bowlers will be the key to success in the third Test against England.

Alastair Cook is considering whether to recall Steve Finn for the third Test against India
Tuesday 4th December 09:29

England captain Alastair Cook has welcomed the selection dilemma posed by the return to fitness of Steve Finn for the third Test against India.

Alastair Cook pays tribute to England's character after 10-wicket win over India
Monday 26th November 06:56

Alastair Cook paid tribute to the character of his England side after they bounced back from the trouncing in the first Test to beat India by 10 wickets and level the four-match series in Mumbai.

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