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'That pitch has too much life for Test cricket' - MCG surface under scanner

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:41:52 GMT

Stuart Broad and Glenn McGrath among former players to criticise Melbourne pitch after 20-wicket day

Cook calls on England to back Pope for Ashes

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:21:17 GMT

Former captain says retaining the incumbent over Bethell is the "sensible" decision

TNT Sports turn to cycling and rugby commentators for UK Ashes coverage

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:16:34 GMT

Broadcaster unveils plans for hybrid commentary model ahead of next month's five-Test series

Alastair Cook, Neetu David, AB de Villiers inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:23:28 GMT

David, a former left-arm spinner, is the second Indian woman in the Hall of Fame

Root overtakes Cook as England's leading scorer in Tests

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:48:39 GMT

Cook believes that Root can go on to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's all-time tally

Anderson becomes the first seamer to 700 Test wickets

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 07:15:29 GMT

The 41-year-old scaled another peak when he dismissed Kuldeep on the third morning in Dharamsala

Alastair Cook announces retirement from professional cricket

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:24:40 GMT

Essex and England legend calls time on 20-year playing career

Essex play down Alastair Cook retirement talk

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:24:59 GMT

Former England opener set to discuss playing future at end of season

Two many Cooks for Kent as Essex take control

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 17:47:14 GMT

Alastair's unbeaten half-century builds on Sam's three wickets as hosts begin reply unscathed

Alastair Cook gets back in the old routine before Critchley ton cements Essex advantage

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 18:52:25 GMT

First hundred of the summer for veteran opener as Essex pile up 360 for 4

Essex seize initiative if not points, as Westley declaration spooks Notts

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 11:40:45 GMT

Alastair Cook, Tom Westley miss hundreds but provide platform for late dart with ball

Alastair Cook shapes to save match for Essex with unbeaten 87

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 11:41:11 GMT

Former England captain does what he's been doing for two decades to counter Matthew Montgomery's 177

Alastair Cook's Trent Bridge best lays foundation for Essex

Thu, 18 May 2023 18:26:19 GMT

Former England captain makes 72, his highest first-class score at venue

Wes Agar shines on Kent debut as Essex batters pile on the gloom for hosts

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:56:51 GMT

Unbeaten Tom Westley, Nick Browne dominate rain-hit day after Alastair Cook's flying start

Lancashire coach Glen Chapple condemns pitch as 26 wickets tumble on crazy day

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 20:03:16 GMT

Lancashire reduced to 7 for 6 in second innings, but lead by 49 overnight at Chelmsford

Feroze Khushi proves his first-team credentials at last with maiden Championship century

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 08:44:32 GMT

Batter makes hay with the tail before Kent collapse cements Essex's dominance

Alastair Cook sets course as Essex wend their way into ascendency

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:33:00 GMT

Matt Critchley ends day unbeaten on 80 as Kent bowlers struggle for rewards

Nick Browne opens the floodgates to drown parched Chelmsford in runs

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:27:42 GMT

Essex opener proves his partnership with Alastair Cook remains a double-act to be reckoned with

Another scintillating Simon Harmer display sees Essex to emphatic win over Gloucestershire

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 13:25:04 GMT

Eight second-innings wickets and 13 for the match hands hosts a nine-wicket win at Chelmsford

Simon Harmer spins Gloucestershire to the brink after Alastair Cook century

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:46:18 GMT

Ten wickets in the match leave visitors four wickets from defeat at close

Simon Harmer stars again as Essex seize control at Chelmsford

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 17:21:00 GMT

Alastair Cook, Tom Westley add century stand in reply to dominate day one

Alastair Cook ticks off second hundred as Chelmsford contest falls flat

Sun, 08 May 2022 16:34:21 GMT

Yorkshire lose last five wickets cheaply before Essex comfortably bat out the day

Joe Root kept waiting as Alastair Cook serves up another hundred

Thu, 05 May 2022 17:52:32 GMT

Paul Walter closes in on maiden first-class ton as Essex grind Yorkshire to tune of 234 for 3

Alarm sounds as Somerset's batting goes up in flames again

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 18:38:57 GMT

Harmer, Sam Cook and Steketee claim three wickets each, Alastair Cook 59* in Essex's reply

Alastair Cook, Nick Browne hundreds provide Essex statement of intent

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 21:21:22 GMT

Former England opener offers latest reminder of what the Test team is currently missing

Alastair Cook warns Joe Root: England's relentless positive message sounds 'deluded'

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:06:56 GMT

Former captain praises successor for supreme batting focus but fears his message is getting lost

Alastair Cook: England's Ashes decision-making 'hasn't been good enough'

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 12:03:55 GMT

"Where's the planning? We talk about planning but I can't see where that planning has got to"

Alastair Cook commits until 2023 season after Essex contract extension

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 16:43:33 GMT

Former England captain to remain in game after signing two-year renewal

Hashim Amla holds firm again for Surrey as Essex are denied their victory push

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 11:58:45 GMT

Alastair Cook has rare bowl as contest peters out after third-day washout

Surrey rattled as Essex seize control on back of Alastair Cook's 165

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 17:16:22 GMT

Fighting fifty from Hashim Amla prevents complete collapse as Essex attack shares seven wickets

Alastair Cook books in for another Oval masterclass as Essex dominate

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Dan Lawrence 78 as Essex rack up runs after choosing to bat in south London

Alastair Cook ton, Simon Harmer sixes help Essex to tie that eliminates Lancashire

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Needing 22 off final over, Harmer hits three sixes, scrambled two levels scores on last ball

Alastair Cook, Tom Westley hit unbeaten fifties in nine-wicket Essex win

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Kent remain winless after being skittled for only 158 at Chelmsford

Alastair Cook, Tom Westley lead Essex's victory cruise

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Middlesex slip to heavy defeat despite Jack Davies' debut half-century

Alastair Cook says England's priorities 'don't make sense' in wake of New Zealand Test defeat

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former captain questions why Root was denied best side but first-choice squad picked for Sri Lanka T20Is

Alastair Cook, Ryan ten Doeschate steal a march on young guns to inch Essex into ascendancy

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Olly Stone and Dan Lawrence miss their chances to impress before Lord's Test

Dan Lawrence's statement century makes up lost time for Essex

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Big hundred puts Derbyshire on the back foot in week before Test selection

Alastair Cook may rue lean Trent Bridge harvest as Steven Mullaney makes hay

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Mullaney's century keeps Nottinghamshire ahead of Essex before dire Saturday weather forecast

Alastair Cook finds his old self at New Road as Essex take a grip

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

First hundred of the season for former England captain steers visitors

Olly Stone's pace rocks Essex to send Ashes signal

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Warwickshire quick leads fightback after Alastair Cook impersonates Gower

Pitch debate: Kohli says 'very good', Cook and Strauss disagree

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

With the Test ending in two days, and spinners taking 28 of the 30 wickets to fall, the Ahmedabad pitch has come into sharp focus

Dan Lawrence backed to make international step up as England Test debut looms

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Essex team-mate Alastair Cook has "no doubt" that Lawrence is ready

Zak Crawley, Alastair Cook, Sophie Ecclestone claim 2020 CWC player awards

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Crawley wins prestigious CWC award to go with PCA Young Player of the Year

Alastair Cook rolls back the years for Essex with final-seizing century

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Somerset seam attack given lesson in durability from former England opener

Alastair Cook reaches 24,000 first-class runs with latest hundred

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Essex reach 249 for 3 before more rain as game heads towards watery draw

Sir Alastair Cook stars but Essex's 100% record threatened by weather

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Opener digs in for unbeaten 75 as Paul Walter impresses after promotion

Surrey face tough test on final day as Essex push for victory

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Team effort with the bat leaves visitors needing a further 310 with nine wickets remaining

Sam Cook and Adam Wheater carry Essex over the line against Kent

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Ninth-wicket pair hang on for unlikely victory

Alastair Cook would prefer no County Championship to a less 'meaningful' shortened season

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Essex's chief executive suggests a regional competition instead of a full Championship season

James Anderson's desire for comeback is undimmed - Alastair Cook

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Unfinished business will ensure England seamer gets back to full fitness, says former captain

Silverwood's clarity can bring out best in Joe Root - Alastair Cook

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Top three will be given a licence to bat all day, says former captain, as England seek Test reboot

Somerset force Essex to fight for draw to seal title on dramatic final day

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Jack Leach, Roelof van der Merwe give hosts a glimpse of a miracle before Sir Alastair Cook restores order for Essex

Westley misses twin tons but guides Essex to safety

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

He added 97 to his first-innings century in a final-day stand with Alastair Cook, but the draw leaves Somerset in prime position for the title

Jamie Porter, Aaron Beard run through Somerset to keep Essex momentum going

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

In successive weeks, the top two counties in the Championship have been sent packing at Fortress Chelmsford

Aaron Beard's electric spell brings talk of Fortress Chelmsford

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Beard grabs four top-order wickets with first 15 balls, Jamie Porter chimes in with five-for

Alastair Cook stands up for Essex but Somerset have designs on elusive title

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Without Cook's 80 off 186 balls, Essex would have fared a good deal worse as Somerset trail by 184 runs

Alastair Cook misses out on career first as Essex grind down Kent

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former England opener falls for 90 before arrival of rain gives the visitors a glimmer of hope

Alastair Cook rules out England return. Unless...

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England's all-time leading run-scorer is content to be preparing for a season on the county circuit. But that won't stop people asking the question

Alastair Cook comeback 'a possibility' - Ryan ten Doeschate

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Essex captain says 'there's no reason' Cook couldn't return for England

Sir Alastair Cook scores unbeaten 150 in first home knock since retirement, knighthood

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former England captain leads Essex charge in pre-season game against Cambridge University

Sir Alastair Cook arises after knighthood ceremony at Buckingham Palace

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former captain becomes first England cricketer to receive a knighthood since Sir Ian Botham in 2007

'Never say never' - Alastair Cook struggles to deny England comeback temptation

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Is a knight in shiny padding about to ride to the team's rescue for the St Lucia Test? Err ... probably not

Sir Alastair Cook: England's record run-scorer to become first knight since Botham

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The former England captain and his country's leading Test run-scorer is to receive a knighthood in the New Year's honours list.

Arise Sir Alastair? Cook set for New Year's knighthood

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former captain set to become first England cricketer to be knighted since Sir Ian Botham back in 2007

Alastair Cook trumpeted as England's next cricketing knight

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Alastair Cook retired an England record-breaker in September but could be in line for even higher honours after being proposed for an early knighthood

'Anderson knows the England dressing-room will never be the same' - Michael Vaughan

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Michael Vaughan fears that Alastair Cook's Test retirement could trigger an exodus of England's senior players

'I'm glad Cookie was on the field for that wicket' - Emotional James Anderson pays tribute to best mate Alastair Cook

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

As Anderson passed Glenn McGrath's record, the retiring Cook called him "England's greatest cricketer"

Alastair Cook finishes as he started with emotional Oval hundred

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

With a dab through backward point - and the help of four overthrows - Alastair Cook completed a fairytale hundred in his final Test

Alastair Cook, Joe Root hundreds provide perfect script for England to dominate

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

On his last day in the job as a Test opener, Alastair Cook's scriptwriters duly did the occasion justice, as he became the fifth man in the history of the game to begin and end his Test career with a century

People will realise Cook's impact when he's not there - Farbrace

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The calming influence of Alastair Cook will be one of the qualities England will miss most

Cook's dream still alive as England lead swells

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Playing his final innings in Test cricket, the England opener is 46 not out, with all of England waiting with bated breath for century No. 33

Alastair Cook in talks for swift move to commentary box

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo understands that Cook is in discussion with TalkSport to join their commentary team for England's tour of the Caribbean

Alastair Cook given guard of honour to mark final Test

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Retiring England opener was also given a sustained standing ovation from a full-house Oval crowd

Ishant, Bumrah headline India's strong performance

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England managed only 198 runs for eight wickets in the 90 overs on Day 1 at The Oval

Alastair Cook wanted to keep door ajar for Kevin Pietersen return

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The former England captain gave more detail of the decision that rocked his career and reveals he hasn't spoken to Pietersen since

There will never be another Alastair Cook, says Joe Root

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

On the eve of his final Test, Alastair Cook was spoken of with great admiration by the man who took over from him as captain

No second thoughts, says Alastair Cook, as he faces final curtain

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England opener to continue his career with Essex but will not be persuaded back to Test cricket

How do you replace 12,000 Test runs?

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England have struggled to find a partner for Alastair Cook for the last six years. Who can fill his shoes?

'I cried when I told my team-mates' - Alastair Cook's retirement press conference

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Alastair Cook addressed a variety of issues, from mental strength to Kevin Pietersen to his future with Essex, after announcing his impending retirement

'I became the best player I could have become' - Alastair Cook

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Alastair Cook says that he will retire from international cricket knowing that he managed to dredge every ounce out of his ability

Trevor Bayliss braces for top-order void as England seal series with questions galore

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Trevor Bayliss has admitted England are no closer to settling on their top-order batting line-up despite winning the Test series against India

'A great person as well as a great cricketer' - Graham Gooch pays tribute to Alastair Cook

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former coach and mentor pays tribute to fellow England legend as he prepares to play his last Test

Alastair Cook announces England retirement after India series

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England's record-breaking opener to bow out after 161 Tests and more than 12,000 runs

Alastair Cook is 'flat-lining' says concerned Graham Gooch

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The man Cook overtook to become England's leading run-scorer keeps seeing him make the same mistakes

Alastair Cook gets '100%' backing from England captain Joe Root

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England captain gives backing to Alastair Cook for the rest of the Test series against India

Joe Root calls for 'strong response' from England top order

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England captain Joe Root has urged the top order to focus on turning their form around ahead of the fourth Test at Southampton

Joe Root makes his big call but has 'no doubt' over Ben Stokes' readiness

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Sam Curran can count himself unlucky to be dropped, but it is an understandable decision once it was decided Ben Stokes was available

No hiding place for England in test of credentials

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

For all the progress of their white-ball teams, it is hard to avoid the conclusion England have gone nowhere in Test cricket for several years

Variety of fast bowlers in India's attack 'unusual' - Cook

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Ajinkya Rahane, meanwhile, believes India have the fast bowlers to swing the Test series their way, provided they are in the right mental space

Alastair Cook's chanceless century confirms readiness for Indian summer

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England opener makes first hundred of the summer while Nick Gubbins gives selectors a nudge with 73

Dom Bess, Jack Leach and Alastair Cook in Lions XI to play India A

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Chris Woakes, Dawid Malan and Sam Curran bring the number of players with full international experience to six

Joe Mennie's burst lifts Lancashire before Essex battle back

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Mennie and Graham Onions took four Essex wickets for 16 runs between them in a match which promises an absorbing conclusion

Alastair Cook warns England careers are on the line amid Test slump

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

He has urged his team-mates to "stick together" after the nine-wicket defeat at Lord's which has led to heavy criticism

Dobell: England's stagnated Test side must show progress

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Joe Root enters his second season as Test captain with England having many of the same questions to answer as 12 months ago

Will Joe Clarke be the gamble that Ed Smith can't resist?

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Joe Clarke's latest century will have alerted the new England selector Ed Smith, but would a call-up be too much, too soon?

Cook tunes up for another demanding summer

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Alastair Cook looked to have suffered no lasting effects from a testing winter as he returned to Essex's Championship side with familiar certainty

England 'suspected' Australia ball-tampering during Ashes

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Alastair Cook has admitted England were curious about how Australia got the ball to reverse-swing on the final day of the Perth Test after heavy rain

Bayliss wants greater competition for batting spots

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England's head coach has hinted that the batting line-up is unlikely to change much for the series against Pakistan in May, despite few of the issues being resolved over the winter

Root to get close-up view of Cook's convalescence

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Alastair Cook will attempt to restate his England credentials in front of the England captain, Joe Root, in one of the Championship's most attractive early-season fixtures

Cook hopes to banish dark times under Auckland's lights

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Alastair Cook knows that he still has much to prove at the top of England's order despite a memorable double-century in Melbourne