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On this day in 2011: England complete memorable Ashes rout

It was one of the all-time great tours by an English team.

The Independent UK

On this day in 2016: England’s Keaton Jennings makes century on his Test debut

It was a contribution which looked to have put England ahead of the game as they reached 288 for five at stumps.

The Independent UK

Rehan Ahmed rejects Sir Alastair Cook’s criticism of Jos Buttler’s captaincy

Several of Buttler’s decisions were scrutinised during a calamitous World Cup defence.

The Independent UK

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'Alastair Cook and MS Dhoni are my inspiration': Young Innesh Mahajan gears up for U-19 Asia Cup

NEW DELHI: Innesh Mahajan has become a celebrity in his Noida neighbourhood, so much so that if you are struggling to navigate to his home, the locals will guide you to his doorstep. In Sector 110, neighbours are visiting the Mahajan household to congratulate Innesh and his family for selection…

The Times of India

Stuart Broad reveals Alastair Cook’s advice that persuaded him to retire from cricket

The England seamer consulted his former captain before deciding to bow out after the 2023 Ashes series

The Independent UK

Unassuming Alastair Cook exits quietly but his excellence speaks for itself

The former England captain enjoyed five more years at Essex after retiring from Test duty, a rare feat among internationals

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root says former England opener Sir Alastair Cook retires as ‘greatest ever’

Cook’s decision to call it a day ends a remarkable career which began in 2003.

The Independent UK

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No sweat: England great Sir Alastair Cook was always cool in the heat of battle

The four-time Ashes winner barely perspired.

The Independent UK

Sir Alastair Cook’s record-breaking career in pictures

The 38-year-old left-handed opener’s 12,472 Test runs is the most by any English batter.

The Independent UK

Alastair Cook announces retirement from cricket to end record-breaking career for England and Essex

No English player has scored mored Test runs or made more centuries than Cook managed over a remarkable career

Evening Standard

It’s the right time: Ex-England captain Sir Alastair Cook announces retirement

The left-handed opener’s 12,472 Test runs is the most by any English batter.

The Independent UK

County Championship 2023 awards: the last word on the season

From Durham’s take on Bazball to Middlesex’s batting nightmare, a look back on a topsy-turvy county campaign

The Guardian - UK

Middlesex’s Josh de Caires takes career-best figures against Essex

Nick Browne (59) and Sir Alastair Cook (58) put on a century stand before De Caires, the 21-year-old son of Michael Atherton, took centre stage.

The Independent UK

On this day in 2007: Sir Andrew Strauss resigns as England Test captain

Strauss also retired from cricket as Sir Alastair Cook was announced as England’s new skipper.

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Lionesses and Man City celebrate success – Thursday’s sporting social

Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope and Sir Alastair Cook made a late bid for a place on Europe’s Ryder Cup team.

The Times of India

Will England's 'Bazball' style work against India's spinners?

Stokes says 'only time will tell' but Harbhajan Singh feels there's 'no chance' of attacking batting approach succeeding on rank turners

The Independent UK

Glenn McGrath hails ‘true champion’ Stuart Broad after retirement announcement

The 37-year-old has taken 602 wickets in 167 Tests.

The Times of India

No captain has ever had an impact like Ben Stokes: Alastair Cook

Alastair Cook scored 12,472 runs for England at a strike-rate of 46.95 over a period of 161 Tests. Compare that to England’s ‘Bazball’ era openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett, who score at strike-rates of 63.33 and 84.59 respectively, and the difference is astonishing.

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The Independent UK

Jamie Smith century puts Surrey in control against Middlesex

The leaders finished day one on 312 for five.

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Essex beat Lancashire after wicket halts record run chase – as it happened

Rolling report: Essex finally prised out Rob Jones with only 10 balls remaining, snatching victory by 46 runs, while there was also a thrilling draw

The Guardian - UK

Nick Compton: ‘People who seem difficult or complex are worth the bother’

Former England opener has struggled with his mental health but he tells Donald McRae that he is finally in a position to make sense of his smothering fixation with cricket

Evening Standard

Controversial Ashes take bizarre turn as Australia deny Alex Carey did not pay Leeds barber for a £30 haircut

The strange accusation was aired by Sir Alastair Cook during a Test Match Special broadcast earlier this week

The Independent UK

Close shave for Alex Carey as Australia bat away bizarre haircut accusation

Carey, who controversially stumped Jonny Bairstow at Lord’s, was accused of failing to pay a Leeds barber.

Daily Mirror

Australia respond after Alex Carey accused of dodging £30 bill for haircut in Leeds

Cricket Australia has issued a statement during the third Ashes test amid reports that wicketkeeper Alex Carey had walked out of a hairdresser's without paying

Daily Mirror

Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook slam England’s "kamikaze" tactics vs Australia

England lost their final six wickets for just 46 runs on day three of the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Friday to hand Australia a huge advantage which they don't look like surrendering

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