The Latest Breaking News from Sam Cook

Sam Cook rested by Essex ahead of possible England Test call-up

Cook, who has taken seven wickets in the first two games of the season, has been left out of the game against Nottinghamshire.

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025

Sam Cook rested by Essex as possible England Test debut looms

The seamer appears in line for an international call-up ahead of the Test against Zimbabwe

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025

Dan Worrall: ‘I haven’t thought about England – I’m just going to do my best for Surrey’

Interview: The Australian-born seamer, who qualifies for England this summer, has been a key figure in Surrey’s County Championship three-peat and a call-up from his adopted nation could yet come

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025

Flintoff calls up Flintoff as 16-year-old makes cut for England Lions tour

Sixteen-year-old Rocky Flintoff has been called up to the England Lions for January’s tour of Australia, where he will be coached by his father

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2024

Grinch impersonator: ‘I eat raw onion for the character – I want Jim Carrey’s job’

Ryan Swain has been visiting hospitals and care homes in the run-up to Christmas – and now wants to replace Jim Carrey

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024

County cricket: Surrey edge dramatic day at Somerset, Essex docked 12 points – as it happened

Tom Curran’s 86 and Shakib Al Hasan’s wickets kept Surrey in front despite an inspired cameo from the injured Tom Banton

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2024

Worcestershire end winless Blast run with victory over Leicestershire

Adam Hose’s rapid 63 helped the Rapids achieve their highest score of the season before Matthew Waite claimed a stream of late wickets.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024

Life after James Anderson: Five fast bowlers who could lead England’s future Test bowling attack

The County Championship’s standout seamers vying to take over from James Anderson this summer

The Independent UK · May 28, 2024

County cricket: Essex beat Kent, Northants draw with Yorkshire – as it happened

Essex beat Kent by an innings and 96 runs to close the gap to Surrey to two points at the top of Division One

The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2024

Life after Jimmy: England forced to confront future with Ashes in mind

Possible replacements to lead the attack have been tried in recent years without definite candidates emerging. Now, big decisions loom

The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2024