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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

Graeme Swann believes that Joe Root has curtailed some of the flamboyance in his game, in order to prove to everyone that he can be the captain of the side. (Photo: AFP)

Broad, not Root should lead England: Swann

Graeme Swann believes that Joe Root can do much better without the burden of captaincy on his back.

9 Feb 2017 3:54 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