http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AN-Cook-c1026 signs extension with Essex for two more years – Cricket News Update
England’s One Day captain, Alastair Cook, has put pen to paper on a two year contract extension to his current deal with English County side, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Essex-c783.
The left-handed opener, who has been playing for the county side since a youngster, was more than happy to sign the contract, which will see him stay at Chelmsford till at least 2013.
The inform player was delighted by the new contract and believes that he can help the club achieve even greater heights in years to come.
He also praised the young Eagles side and is firmly looking forward to represent his child hood team.
“I have played at Essex all my life and they have always been very supportive when I play and when away with England. I look forward to being part of a young squad which I’m sure will win trophies and be successful in the coming years,” he stated in a positive
tone.
However, the availability of Cook for his domestic side will be the main issue, as he will be heavily involved with the national side.
A player of immense class, he has been consistently performing for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 in the Test arena, where he averages an impressive 49.28 from 68 matches.
Though not in the World Cup 2011 squad, he was appointed the ODI captain after http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AJ-Strauss-c964 resigned from the post.
Criticism came from all corners when the England Cricket Board appointed him the ODI skipper, as many believed that he could not make the necessary transition due to his inability to score briskly.
However, the 26-year-old defied all odds and won the recently concluded five-match Natwest ODI series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758, with some stellar display with the bat.
He also lifted his first series win as captain, averaging more than 90 in the five-match series which England led 3-2.
Regarding the extension, Head Coach http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Adrian-Paul-Grayson-c42130, was thrilled to announce the news, declaring that the young players will benefit greatly, as Cook has the experience and professionalism that will be of great use to the side.
Grayson said, “Everyone at the club is delighted that he has signed a further two years to his contract and we of course continue to appreciate the commitments he has with England.”
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