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Cook hails 'great' England performance

Alastair Cook has praised the work of his bowling attack after England went 2-1 up in the series with a seven-wicket victory against India on the final morning in Kolkata

09-Dec-2012•ESPNcricinfo staff

England batsmen tighten grip on game

The feeling of helplessness that enveloped much of India's horrendous tours of England and Australia descended again on MS Dhoni's side on the third day at Eden Gardens

07-Dec-2012•The Report by Siddarth Ravindran

Compton in awe of Cook's records

Nick Compton was happy to play a supporting role as Alastair Cook continued his remarkable from in the Test series against India

06-Dec-2012•George Dobell in Kolkata

Cook's record ton powers England

England's openers delivered a lesson in old-fashioned Test-match batting after their bowlers had dismissed India for 316 at Eden Gardens

06-Dec-2012•The Report by Siddarth Ravindran

Cook positive over split coaches

The addition of a separate coach for limited-overs cricket will instil the England squad with new energy according to Alastair Cook.

04-Dec-2012•George Dobell in Kolkata

Cook lauds England's character

Alastair Cook praised England's character after they produced one of their finest Test victories in recent memory to level the series against India with a 10-wicket success in Mumbai

26-Nov-2012•Andrew McGlashan

Pietersen, Panesar put England on victory course

Kevin Pietersen played one of the great Test innings to leave England scenting victory in the second Test during a day of high drama in Mumbai

25-Nov-2012•The Report by David Hopps

Pietersen and Cook set up solid platform

Alastair Cook and Kevin Pietersen batted throughout the final session to give England's first innings a solid base in Mumbai as the visitors closed on 178 for 2.

24-Nov-2012•The Report by David Hopps

England to look at selection - Cook

Alastair Cook admitted England would have to reflect on the selection of their side after succumbing to a nine-wicket loss against India in the first Test in Ahmedabad.

19-Nov-2012•George Dobell in Ahmedabad

Ojha, Pujara secure crushing India win

India went 1-0 up in the Test series with three to play when they rolled over England on the final day at Motera

19-Nov-2012•The Report by David Hopps

Cook masterclass gives England a glimmer

Alastair Cook batted throughout the fourth day, taking his innings 501 minutes, in an outstanding show of patience and resilience

18-Nov-2012•The Report by David Hopps

It was a bit of a shocker - Prior

Matt Prior admitted England had endured "a bit of a shocker" as they sunk to 191 all out in their first innings in Ahmedabad

17-Nov-2012•George Dobell in Ahmedabad

England openers fight but India in command

India's spinners, R Ashwin and Pragyan Ojha, dismissed England for 191 on the third but the visitors fought back in their second innings

17-Nov-2012•The Report by David Hopps

Spin 'message' hampers England preparation

Alastair Cook admitted he wished that England had been confronted with more spin bowling as they completed their warm-up games ahead of the first Test of the series against India

11-Nov-2012•George Dobell in Ahmedabad

Batting spot 'totally open' - Cook

Alastair Cook has welcomed the competition for places in the England team ahead of selection for the first Test against India on November 15.

03-Nov-2012•ESPNcricinfo staff

Cook, Prior rested for second outing

Alastair Cook will be rested for England's second tour match against Mumbai A on Saturday with Stuart Broad leading the side in his first appearance on the tour of India.

02-Nov-2012•Alex Winter

Cook and Patel lead strong response

England's batsmen had a good day out at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, replying strongly to India A's 369 with captain Alastair Cook leading the way with a century

31-Oct-2012•ESPNcricinfo staff

Pietersen to make England return

Kevin Pietersen is set to return to England duty for the first time since July in the opening match of their tour of India.

29-Oct-2012•Sidharth Monga

Cook ready for India challenge

Alastair Cook said that Kevin Pietersen's return would aid the team as England look to restore unity ahead of another subcontinental challenge

24-Oct-2012•Nagraj Gollapudi

Pietersen decision looms over Cook

Alastair Cook provided the strongest hint yet that Kevin Pietersen is close to a return to the England side

17-Oct-2012•George Dobell

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