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Sir Alastair Cook suggests radical new rule for Test cricket

Former England captain Cook has proposed a law change that would benefit the bowlers in Test matches

The Independent UK

TNT Sports secures live rights to England’s Ashes series in Australia

TNT Sports will show all of England’s matches live this winter, after adding the Ashes battle to its coverage of white-ball series in New Zealand and Sri Lanka

The Guardian - UK

‘He was angry’: India admit wind-up strategy to disrupt Joe Root’s batting

Prasidh Krishna said he didn’t expect such a big reaction from the former England captain after ‘just a little bit of banter’

The Guardian - UK

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Joe Root’s form and desire take him to No 2 with Sachin Tendulkar’s landmark in sight

Another fine century showed the fire still burns within the former England captain and the world record Test tally is achievable

The Guardian - UK

England’s Joe Root goes third on all-time Test run-scorers’ list

Root is now only behind Australia’s Ricky Ponting and India’s Sachin Tendulkar.

The Independent UK

‘Unlike any cricket ground in the UK’: the London oasis every player should visit

The HAC Cricket Club is rich in history and exemplifies the sport’s ability to endure upheaval and adapt

The Guardian - UK

How Ben Duckett’s new-found ‘maturity’ helped craft Headingley epic

Duckett produced the best performance of his career in a stunning chase against India in the first Rothesay Test

The Independent UK

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Sir Alastair Cook explains why England should pick Ollie Pope over Jacob Bethell against India

The debate over England number three position rumbles on for both the India series and the Ashes in December

The Independent UK

England’s record wicket-taker Jimmy Anderson awarded a knighthood

Former England bowler Jimmy Anderson was awarded a knighthood in Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours

The Guardian - UK

Watch: Alastair Cook questions India's concussion substitute move

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Alastair Cook questioned the referee's choice to allow Harshit Rana to replace Shivam Dube as a concussion substitute during the fourth Twenty20 International between India and England.

The Times of India

Steve Smith stands out as different to the rest as he takes place among the greats

The Australian batter will enter the 10,000 Club for Test runs to less fanfare in Sri Lanka but with a career record that is as unique as his style

The Guardian - AU

2024: A look back at the year’s notable sporting moments in numbers

Joe Root, Luke Littler and Dame Sarah Storey were among those to enjoy a memorable 12 months.

The Independent UK

Luke Littler named on six-strong Sports Personality of the Year shortlist

Teenage darts player Luke Littler is in contention to become the youngest winner of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award since 1958

The Guardian - UK

Alastair Cook proposes alternative to 'confusing' World Test Championship format

Former England captain, Alastair Cook, has expressed his confusion regarding the World Test Championship's format. He shared his thoughts prior to the second Test between New Zealand and England.

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The Independent UK

I was impressed – Sir Alastair Cook backs Jacob Bethell to keep England spot

The 21-year-old was drafted in for an unplanned Test debut in Christchurch and has retained his place at number three

The Times of India

Former England captain hails brave 'India' for not playing this player in Perth Test

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Alastair Cook has commended India's bold decision to exclude veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin from their playing XI for the opening Test in Perth.

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root: ‘Winning the Ashes in Australia would mean more than anything’

England’s record-breaking batter is set for his 150th Test and, he tells Donald McRae, he will play for as long as he loves the game

The Times of India

Alastair Cook believes neither Virat Kohli nor Steve Smith stand closest to Joe Root

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Alastair Cook feels that Kane Williamson of New Zealand is the only player who can equal the in-form Joe Root at this "precise moment in time."

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The Times of India

Can Joe Root break Sachin Tendulkar's record? Alastair Cook gives his verdict

NEW DELHI: Joe Root has the potential to overtake the great Sachin Tendulkar as the most prolific run scorer in Test cricket history, according to former England captain Alastair Cook.

The Times of India

Joe Root could break this 'elusive' Test record, says England legend Alastair Cook

NEW DELHI: Joe Root, the 33-year-old Yorkshireman, surpassed Alastair Cook's record England tally of 12,472 runs during the first Test match against Pakistan, where he scored an impressive 262 runs.

The Times of India

AB de Villiers, Alastair Cook, India legend Neetu David inducted in ICC Hall of Fame

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council on Wednesday named South African legend AB de Villiers, former England captain Alastair Cook and India legend Neetu David as the latest inductees in the ICC Hall of Fame.

The Guardian - UK

Alastair Cook becomes 33rd England player inducted into ICC hall of fame

Alastair Cook has said he feels ‘privileged’ to be the latest England Test cricketer to be inducted into the International Cricket Council Hall of Fame

The Independent UK

How England ripped up the record books in ‘phenomenal’ Test win over Pakistan

England stormed to a record-breaking victory against Pakistan in the first Test at Multan

The Independent UK

Harry Brook targeted dad’s record during triple ton for England against Pakistan

Until Brook, no Englishman had made a treble since Graham Gooch’s 333 against India in 1990.

The Independent UK

A statistical look at England’s huge total in first Test against Pakistan

Joe Root became England’s all-time record run scorer on Wednesday before Harry Brook took centre stage by reaching a triple century on Thursday.

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