Alastair Cook scores 39 on Essex return

England captain Alastair Cook scored 39 runs on his first outing since the winter's Ashes in Australia.

Representing his county side Essex, the 29-year-old hit seven fours during a warm-up encounter against Cambridge MCCU.

However, having faced 124 deliveries, the left-hander was trapped lbw by 20-year-old bowler Alasdair Pollock.

Essex begin their County Championship campaign against Derbyshire next Sunday.