Cook hints at changes in Playing XI ahead of Mumbai Test – Cricket News Update
After receiving a nine-wicket thrashing at the hands of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mumbai-c820 on Friday, November 23, 2012.
"Clearly we're going to have to look at our selection," said a disappointed Cook at the post-match press conference in Ahmedabad, on Monday. "When you get beaten by nine wickets, you’ve a look at a lot of areas and we’ve to look at what we could have done better."
"There will be a lot to ponder. We'll have to look at our squad for the next game," added the left-hander, who played a stunning 176-run knock in England’s second innings, to give the tourists hope of an improbable draw.
The http://www.senore.com/Cricket/R-Ashwin-c2228, shared 13 scalps between them, with the former recording career best figures of 9 for 165.
Leaving out left-arm spinner http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013’s dismal batting performance in the first innings (191 all out) was more of an issue.
Cook also rebuffed any suggestion that the Poms were underprepared, but conceded that every member of the team would have to chip in if they were to bounce back to win the series.
"Our batting, especially in the first innings, didn't deliver enough runs...[But] we showed a lot of character in that second half of the game," Cook said. "If we're going to win out here, everyone in the game has to contribute. We need everyone to http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Essex-c783 star.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 currently hold a 1-0 lead in the four-match series, and need two more wins to improve their Test ranking from No. 5 to 3.
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