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It was a good toss to win, no doubt. From losing those five wickets on day two - you have to score first-innings runs - but from that moment we showed a lot of character and fight. We made India work very hard, said England skipper Alastair Cook. (Photo:

Ind vs Eng, 2nd Test: Cook rues England's batting show

England were bowled out for 255 in the first innings as India consolidated their position after taking 200-run lead.

21 Nov 2016 2:54 PM IST

Cook reached his 53rd Test half-century off 172 balls, including four fours. Given the circumstances, it was unsurprisingly his slowest 50. (Photo: PTI)

Cook falls in last over, England 1 day to survive vs India

The first Test of the five-match series was drawn, and England will be hoping for a similar if unlikely outcome in...

20 Nov 2016 6:03 PM IST

Apart from the spin trio, the English have an edge in their bowling department with a three-pronged pace attack in Stuart Broad, Chris Woakes and Ben Stokes. (Photo: PTI)

England spinners earn praise from captain Cook

Star paceman Anderson may have to wait before playing his comeback game, as Woakes' injury is not severe.

16 Nov 2016 4:52 PM IST

England players celebrate with Zafar Ansari (second from right) after he dismissed R. Ashwin on the fifth day at Rajkot. (Photo:PTI)

India escape to draw Rajkot Test against England

England captain Alastair Cook notched up his 30th Test hundred.

14 Nov 2016 12:54 AM IST

Hameed hit seven fours and a six during his 235-minute stay at the wicket and also shared 180 runs for the opening stand with skipper Alastair Cook who made 130. (Photo: AFP)

England Captain Cook heaps praise on Haseeb Hameed

Hameed smashed 82 off 177 balls to record the highest Test score by a teenager for England, beating Jack Crawford's 74...

13 Nov 2016 8:32 PM IST

Skipper Virat Kohli showed patience as he consumed 98 balls for his unbeaten 49 that had six boundaries. (Photo: BCCI)

Ind vs Eng, 1st Test: Virat Kohli guides India to draw

Set a near impossible target of 310, India managed to reach 172 for six in 52.3 overs and were never really in the hunt...

13 Nov 2016 5:57 PM IST

Joe Root plays domestic cricket for Yorkshire. (Photo: AP)

Root succeeds Cook as England Test captain

Batsman Joe Root has replaced Alastair Cook as captain of the England Test team.

13 Feb 2017 5:36 PM IST

Yorkshire batsman Joe Root first came across Ben Stokes in an Under-12s tournament when the all-rounder was representing Cumbria. (Photo: AFP)

Joe Root happy to rely on old friend Ben Stokes

Joe Root was happy to nominate Ben Stokes as his vice-captain after he himself accepted the top job.

19 Feb 2017 12:30 PM IST

Meanwhile, Steve Smith has not only strengthened his position at the top of the table, but has also taken the sole possession of the spot for the highest-ever ranking points. (Photo: AFP)

ICC Test rankings: Virat Kohli finishes 2nd, Alastair Cook climbs to...

A magnificent unbeaten double-century in the Ashes by Australia's prolific batsman Alastair Cook saw him ending the year...

31 Dec 2017 6:36 PM IST

Alastair Cook was England captain for a record 59 Test matches. (Photo: AP)

Alastair Cook's masterclass puts England on top

In scorching heat in the fourth Melbourne Test, England bowled out the Australians for 327.

28 Dec 2017 12:13 AM IST

The Ashes: Alastair Cook grabs ton as England savour dominant day

Cook raised his 32nd Test ton with a pull-shot to the fence in the final over before stumps on Day 2.

27 Dec 2017 5:09 PM IST

Alastair Cook was England captain for a record 59 Test matches. (Photo: AP)

Hope to score more without burden of captaincy: Alastair Cook

Alastair Cook hopes to be back among the runs now that the weight of captaincy has been lifted from his shoulders.

8 Feb 2017 11:11 AM IST