http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AN-Cook-c1026 to come good as the Test captain – Cricket News Update
Excited about the upcoming series between http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AJ-Strauss-c964, and feels that the left-hander will do a good job leading
the Test team.
The four-match series between the two cricketing giants is going to commence from November 15, with the first Test at Ahmedabad.
The 27-year-old cricketer, who was appointed as England’s captain in the 50-over format in 2011, has now been given the responsibility in the 5-day version as well, following Strauss’ retirement from competitive cricket earlier this year after the
defeat at the hands of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757.
In the 33 ODIs Cook has captained, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Glamorgan-c784 fast bowler believes that Cook has learnt a lot by serving as England’s vice-captain for some years.
The former England cricketer thinks that Strauss was one of the best captains England ever had, providing Cook a huge opportunity to enhance his leadership skills by playing under a calm individual.
Jones expressed that Cook’s strong nerves are going to help him become a dependable leader of the team in future.
“I am keen to see how Cooky progresses,” expressed Jones. “You just have to look at the time he has been in the England side as understudy to Andrew Strauss. He has had great experience in watching Strauss, who is one of the best captains I have seen.
They are both unflappable and that is a key component for a Test captain in pressure situations.”
The http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Essex-c783 batsman scored a brilliant century in England’s opening tour game against India ‘A’ this week, setting the tone for the rest of the batting line-up.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Jones-c69217 believes that temperament is crucial for batsmen to succeed in the Indian conditions and the England players must take a leaf out of Cook’s book.
“Cook’s batting is going to be crucial,” he added. “The other lads should follow his lead in looking to bat for a long time because that is what you need in India.”
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