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“This Is What You Get Paid For”: Australia Great Tears Into Alastair Cook For Defending Bazball | Cricket News
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“This Is What You Get Paid For”: Australia Great Tears Into Alastair Cook For Defending Bazball | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of England Test team.© BCCIFormer Australia player Mark Waugh heavily criticised ex-England player Alastair Cook for defending Ben Stokes and Co. despite their poor show in India during the five-match Test series. "There's a little bit of the human element that comes into it. We all sit here now away from the emotions of the game. We sit here at home watching tele (TV). I am not defending England, but they have been away for getting on to eight weeks. It's a tough tour; they're not robots. I am not defending their performance but there is human element of wanting to get home and to get out of pressure," said Cook during his analysis on TNT Sports.Reacting to this, Waugh wrote on X. "I can't believe I'm hearing this from Alistair Cook. As a international cricketer this i...
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‘Struggled At 5th Position’: Ex-England Captain Points Out Flaw In Ravindra Jadeja’s Batting | Cricket News
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‘Struggled At 5th Position’: Ex-England Captain Points Out Flaw In Ravindra Jadeja’s Batting | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ravindra Jadeja going back to pavilion during the fourth day of the 4th Test vs England.© BCCIFormer England captain Alastair Cook criticised the batting of India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja after the player failed to play a noticeable knock in the Ranchi Test. Jadeja, who batted at number 5 ahead of Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel in both innings against England, failed to help the team's cause by returning scores of run-a-ball 12 and 4 off 33. Cook opined that the India star finds it hard to maintain a balance between attack and defence whenever he bats at the number 5 spot."Jadeja in particular showed probably why he should be batting a little bit lower." Cook told TNT Sports."Yes he can score runs but the ability, under pressure, to find that balance between attack and defence u...
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“Take Bairstow Out Of Firing Line”: Cook Urges England To Bench The Out-Of-Form Batter | Cricket News
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“Take Bairstow Out Of Firing Line”: Cook Urges England To Bench The Out-Of-Form Batter | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former captain Alastair Cook has urged England to drop wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow from the Ranchi Test against India, to "protect the player" who is having an abysmal series. Bairstow, who is playing as a specialist batter, has endured a woeful run in the ongoing five-match series. He is averaging 17.00 having registered scores of 0, 4, 25, 26, 37 and 10 in six innings. "I'm taking him out of the firing line to protect the player, as I think he's had a tough tour so far and India is a tough place to keep going on the treadmill," Cook told 'TNT Sport'. "I'm not saying he'll...
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On England Great’s ‘Deliberate Ploy’ Dig, Ravichandran Ashwin Gives Epic Response | Cricket News
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On England Great’s ‘Deliberate Ploy’ Dig, Ravichandran Ashwin Gives Epic Response | Cricket News

[ad_1] India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin received a five-run penalty for running over the protected area of the pitch on Day 2 of the ongoing third Test against England. As a result, the visitors started their first innings on 5 for no loss. However, former England captain Alastair Cook questioned Ashwin's gamesmanship, saying that it was a "deliberate ploy" by Ashwin to gain an advantage during his bowling stint. "Is it deliberate? Yes, it is. It's a tactical ploy that you can disturb the middle of the wicket because Ashwin wants as much help [as possible] when he can bowl," Cook had...
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“Jasprit Bumrah Took The Pitch…”: Alastair Cook’s No-Nonsense Verdict On India Star’s 6-For | Cricket News
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“Jasprit Bumrah Took The Pitch…”: Alastair Cook’s No-Nonsense Verdict On India Star’s 6-For | Cricket News

[ad_1] England batting legend Alastair Cook lauded star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah for his magnificent six-wicket haul in the second Test against Three Lions, saying that he changed the course of the game single-handedly and "ripped the heart out of England batting line-up". Bumrah's six-for was the biggest highlight of the second day of the match, putting India in a great position for a series-levelling victory. The yorker that dismantled Ollie Pope's middle and leg stumps was the biggest moment of his spell. Cook noted that England started off well with openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duc...
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“Yashasvi Jaiswal 179, Rest 158/6”: England Great’s Brutal Verdict On Indian Team | Cricket News
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“Yashasvi Jaiswal 179, Rest 158/6”: England Great’s Brutal Verdict On Indian Team | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former England captain Alastair Cook was all praise for India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal after his record unbeaten knock of 179 on Day 1 of the second Test in Visakhapatnam. Jaiswal single-handedly steered India to 336 for six by the end of play on Day 1 as rest of his teammates even failed to cross the 40-run mark. Speaking at the close of the day's play, Cook, who led England to a Test series win in India in 2012, suggested that Jaiswal's knock hid the hosts' batting concerns. 'He has been absolutely outstanding, Jaiswal. He is 179 not out, while the rest of the Indian team are tec...
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“Lack Of Match Preparation”: England Great Worries For Ben Stokes And Co Ahead Of India Tests | Cricket News
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“Lack Of Match Preparation”: England Great Worries For Ben Stokes And Co Ahead Of India Tests | Cricket News

[ad_1] England's "lack of match preparation" in India ahead of the gruelling five-Test series could be a "problem" but the team can bank on its 'Bazball' approach to upstage Rohit Sharma and his men, feels Alastair Cook, who led the Englishmen to a memorable Test triumph in the country back in 2012. Having opted for a month-long training camp in 'subcontinent-like conditions' of Abu Dhabi, Ben Stokes and Co. arrived in Hyderabad on Sunday, just four days before the opening Test on Thursday. "A problem England will have is a lack of match preparation," Cook, who had top-scored with 562 ru...
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“Lack Of Match Preparation”: England Great Worries For Ben Stokes And Co Ahead Of India Tests | Cricket News
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“Lack Of Match Preparation”: England Great Worries For Ben Stokes And Co Ahead Of India Tests | Cricket News

[ad_1] England's "lack of match preparation" in India ahead of the gruelling five-Test series could be a "problem" but the team can bank on its 'Bazball' approach to upstage Rohit Sharma and his men, feels Alastair Cook, who led the Englishmen to a memorable Test triumph in the country back in 2012. Having opted for a month-long training camp in 'subcontinent-like conditions' of Abu Dhabi, Ben Stokes and Co. arrived in Hyderabad on Sunday, just four days before the opening Test on Thursday. "A problem England will have is a lack of match preparation," Cook, who had top-scored with 562 ru...
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Watch: “You’re A Joke” – Alastair Cook’s Expression At Ben Stokes’ Golf Skills Is Viral | Cricket News
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Watch: “You’re A Joke” – Alastair Cook’s Expression At Ben Stokes’ Golf Skills Is Viral | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Alastair Cook (L) and Ben Stokes© AFPFormer England cricket team captain Alastair Cook and Ben Stokes visited the venue of Ryder Cup and showed off their golfing skills. In a video posted on YouTube, both of them tried their hand at the sport and even had a hilarious exchange. Stokes, one of the most explosive batters in cricket right now, smashed the golf ball on his very first shot leaving Cook surprised. “Oh my God! No way. You're a joke," Alastair Cook commented as Ben Stokes seemed satisfied with his shot.Stokes will be a massive asset for England at the Cricket World Cup 2023 starting in October. He played a huge part in the 2019 success and his all-round ability once again provides an edge.England's opening one-day international against Ireland was abandoned w...
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Steve Smith Shares Pic With Alex Carey, Takes Dig at English Media Over ‘Haircut’ Row Ahead Of 4th Ashes Test | Cricket News
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Steve Smith Shares Pic With Alex Carey, Takes Dig at English Media Over ‘Haircut’ Row Ahead Of 4th Ashes Test | Cricket News

[ad_1] Alex Carey (L) and Steve Smith© TwitterThe ongoing Ashes Test series has been filled with controversies but the most hilarious one involved Australia wicket-keeper Alex Carey and a haircut. During the third Test at Headingley, former England skipper Alastair Cook claimed that Carey went for a haircut in London but did not pay the barber for his services. The story was even carried by the English tabloid The Sun resulting in a strong response from the Australian cricket team. Teammate Steve Smith was left fuming by the reports and he went on record to slam the publication for their reporting on the issue.“I can confirm that Alex Carey has not had a haircut since we were in London. Get your facts right, The Sun,” wrote Smith. The situation got worse and even Cook had to tender an ap...
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