Alastair Cook
Alastair Cook, Nick Compton fall before lunch
England recover from losing opening batsmen Alastair Cook and Nick Compton to reach 61-2 at lunch on day one of the fourth Test against India in Nagpur.
Dec 13, 06:02
Stuart Broad
Stuart Broad ruled out of fourth Test against India, Steven Finn doubtful
England captain Alastair Cook confirms that Stuart Broad will play no part in their final Test against India, while Steven Finn is doubtful with a back injury.
Dec 12, 09:04
Alastair Cook
Graham Gooch: 'Alastair Cook can match Sachin Tendulkar's record'
Graham Gooch backs England captain Alastair Cook to match Sachin Tendulkar's achievements in his career.
Dec 11, 03:25
Alastair Cook
Graham Gooch: 'England lucky to have Alastair Cook'
Batting coach Graham Gooch believes that England are "lucky" to have Alastair Cook as their Test captain.
Dec 10, 20:40
Graham Gooch
Graham Gooch wants Test result
Graham Gooch says England will be looking for a positive result in the fourth Test against India.
Dec 10, 08:32
Alastair Cook
James Anderson: 'Alastair Cook leads by example'
England fast bowler James Anderson praises captain Alastair Cook and says that he leads by example and "from the front".
Dec 9, 23:56
Alastair Cook on October 24, 2012
Alastair Cook hails England's "great performance" against India
England captain Alastair Cook praises his teammates for their "great performance" to defeat India in the third Test match in Kolkata.
Dec 9, 05:11
Ian Bell and Kevin Pietersen
England win third Test match against India
England defeat India by seven wickets to win the third Test match in Kolkata and take a 2-1 lead in the series.
Dec 9, 04:26
Virender Sehwag
India reach lunch without loss
India survive a dropped catch from Alastair Cook early in their second innings to reach lunch at 86 without loss, 121 runs behind England.
Dec 8, 05:47
England players appeal a decision
Live Commentary: India vs. England - Third Test, day four - as it happened
Live text coverage of day four of the third Test between India and England in Kolkata.
Dec 8, 03:05
Alastair Cook
Jonathan Trott: 'Alastair Cook dejected by run-out'
Jonathan Trott reveals that Alastair Cook was left feeling dejected after his unusual dismissal on day three of England's third Test in India.
Dec 7, 21:10
Jonathan Trott
Jonathan Trott: 'Wearing wicket favours England'
Jonathan Trott believes that the Kolkata wicket is starting to favour the bowling team.
Dec 7, 15:09
Kevin Pietersen
England move to 193 lead over India on third day of third Test
England lead India by 193 after a strong day at the crease but the hosts launch a fightback in the final two sessions of the third day in Kolkata.
Dec 7, 10:37
Alastair Cook
England ahead despite Alastair Cook dismissal
England build a lead of 65 runs over India despite losing Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott during the afternoon session of day three.
Dec 7, 08:12
Alastair Cook
Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott bat through to lunch
Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott take their partnership past a century as England steady the ship to reach 296-1 at lunch on day three on the third Test.
Dec 7, 05:35
Alastair Cook
Live Commentary: India vs. England - Third Test, day three - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of day three of the second Test between India and England.
Dec 7, 03:04
Alastair Cook on October 24, 2012
Sunil Gavaskar: 'Alastair Cook can reach 15,000 runs and 50 centuries'
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar tips Alastair Cook to 'score 15,000 Test runs and 50 Test hundreds' before the end of his career.
Dec 6, 16:14
England's Nick Compton practises in India on November 10, 2012
Nick Compton pleased with England's position in third Test against India
England batsman Nick Compton thinks that his side are in a "great" position heading into the third day against India in the third Test in Kolkata.
Dec 6, 11:30
Alastair Cook
England take control of third Test against India by closing day on 216-1
England captain Alastair Cook steers his side into a strong position in the third Test against India as the visitors close the day on 216-1.
Dec 6, 10:33
Alastair Cook on October 24, 2012
Alastair Cook becomes first England player to claim 23 Test centuries
Alastair Cook becomes the first England player to reach 23 Test centuries as the visitors dominate India on the second day of the third Test in Kolkata.
Dec 6, 09:17
Alastair Cook on October 24, 2012
Alastair Cook becomes youngest ever player to reach 7,000 Test runs
England captain Alastair Cook becomes the youngest ever player to claim 7,000 Test match runs as England take full control of their third Test against India.
Dec 6, 09:09
Alastair Cook
England on top in India
Alastair Cook and Nick Compton help England reach 121-0 heading into tea on day two of the third Test in India.
Dec 6, 08:27
Alistair Cook
England reach lunch without loss
England go into lunch on 22 without loss after bowling India all out for 316 early on day two of the third Test in Kolkata.
Dec 6, 05:57
Alastair Cook
Live Commentary: India vs. England - Third Test, day two - as it happened
England take on India in Kolkata on day two after taking control of the third Test on the opening day.
Dec 6, 03:12
Alastair Cook
Shane Warne hails Alastair Cook calmness
Shane Warne praises Alastair Cook's character after England beat India in the second Test.
Nov 28, 08:57
Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen: 'My best Test innings yet'
Kevin Pietersen says he ranks his innings of 186 as his best ever in Test cricket after it helped England level the series against India.
Nov 26, 20:42
Alastair Cook on October 24, 2012
Alastair Cook hails England character
Alastair Cook says that England showed great character to win the second Test over India in Mumbai.
Nov 26, 08:19
Monty Panesar
England beat India to level series
England beat India by 10 wickets in the second Test in Mumbai to level the four-match series at 1-1.
Nov 26, 05:31
England players appeal a decision
Live Commentary: India vs. England - Second Test, day four - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary as England look to level the Test series with India in Mumbai.
Nov 26, 03:42
Alastair Cook, Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen hails Alistair Cook
Kevin Pietersen thinks that Alastair Cook will comfortably set a new England record for Test centuries after the pair put their team firmly in control against India in Mumbai.
Nov 25, 20:23
Kevin Pietersen
England tail crumbles after Alastair Cook, Kevin Pietersen centuries
Kevin Pietersen and Alastair Cook equal the number of Test centuries by Englishmen before the tourists are bowled out for 413, 86 runs ahead after the first innings in Mumbai.
Nov 25, 09:26
Alastair Cook on October 24, 2012
Alastair Cook, Kevin Pietersen equal England record
Alastair Cook and Kevin Pietersen score their 22nd hundreds to equal the most number of centuries scored for England in Test cricket.
Nov 25, 05:32
Kevin Pietersen
Live Commentary: India vs. England - Second Test, day three - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary as England continue their reply to India's 327 in Mumbai on the third day of the second Test.
Nov 25, 03:40
Kevin Pietersen
Graeme Swann: 'Kevin Pietersen showed class'
Graeme Swann believes that Kevin Pietersen can continue to add to his unbeaten stand with Alastair Cook in the second Test against India.
Nov 24, 15:08
Kevin Pietersen
Alastair Cook, Kevin Pietersen drive England against India
A century partnership from Alastair Cook (87*) and Kevin Pietersen (62*) puts England in control after day two of the second Test in India.
Nov 24, 11:23
Alastair Cook
England lose two wickets before tea
England lost two wickets just before tea as India regained the advantage in the second test match in Mumbai.
Nov 24, 08:46
Monty Panesar
England dismiss India for 327
England reach lunch on 7-0 after they bowl India all out for 327 during the morning session of day two of the second Test match in Mumbai.
Nov 24, 06:20
Alastair Cook
Alastair Cook wants better start
Alastair Cook says that England need to start strongly in the second Test after going behind in their series with India.
Nov 19, 08:13
Zaheer Khan
India win first Test over England
India beat England by nine wickets to take a series lead after winning the first Test.
Nov 19, 07:57
Zaheer Khan
India close in on series lead
India require 77 runs to win the first Test after they bowl out England for 406.
Nov 19, 06:21
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