England Cricket: http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AN-Cook-c1026 takes over the Test side – Cricket News Update
England’s one-day skipper, Alastair Cook, on Wednesday took charge of the Test side, after his predecessor http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AJ-Strauss-c964 resigned from his post.
Cook, who has now replaced his opening partner, reckoned he will have to maintain the high standards set by Strauss.
In a press conference at Lord’s, the newly appointed Test captain said, “I'm incredibly proud to be sitting here now as captain of England. It's a huge honour. I'm very excited about the challenge.”
Praising the fine leadership of Strauss, the left-hander added, “I've got huge boots to fill, following Straussy who has done an incredible job.”
Cook, who is currently busy leading the one-day team against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c749, followed by a back-to-back Ashes series.
"I'm really excited about the challenge ahead, we've got http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 away and two Ashes series in the next 18 months. There is a lot of cricket to play and hopefully I can do a good job,” reckoned Cook.
Strauss’ resignation has come after England lost their number-one status in Test cricket to South Africa this month, as the Proteas won the three-match Test series by 2-0.
Meanwhile, the lingering case of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KP-Pietersen-c1806 is also a matter of debate now, raising questions regarding KP’s possible comeback in the Test team, who was discarded before the third Test for allegedly sending provocative texts to some members of the South African team.
KP wrecked havoc in English cricket after the second-Test draw, when he expressed concerns regarding his future as an international player for England. In the controversial interview, he also revealed the difficulties he has to face on a daily basis in the team.
According to Cook, the KP issue has not changed and while he stayed out of the fiasco before, being captain now, he will have to jump in and give his opinion on the matter, but according to him, the issue will be discussed behind closed doors.
With KP’s future hanging in limbo and the departure of Strauss from the Test team, England have their work cut out for them and would need a formidable strategy against the Indian team in India.
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