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Alastair Cook
Tue, July 12 2011
Flower delighted with Cook’s performance in ODIs
England coach Andy Flower has hailed the progress of the side under one-day skipper Alastair Cook as they prepare for series against Test table-toppers and 50-over world champions India.
Sun, July 10 2011
Dilshan disappointed after losing hard-fought ODI series against England
By Julian Guyer
Sri Lanka skipper Tillakaratne Dilshan was left reflecting on what might have been after a tense 16-run defeat at Old Trafford condemned his side to a 3-2 one-day series defeat by England.
Sun, July 10 2011
Cook delighted after a series victory over Sri Lanka
By Julian Guyer
England's new one-day captain Alastair Cook had the ideal riposte to his detractors after being named man-of-the-series in a 3-2 win over Sri Lanka.
Sat, July 09 2011
I can score quickly, claims Cook
By Julian Guyer
England one-day captain Alastair Cook is determined to avoid taking his fine form for granted as he leads the side into their series-decider against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford here on Saturday.
Fri, July 08 2011
India will be a real test for us: Cook
England's ODI skipper Alastair Cook reckoned that the series against World Champions India and runners-up Sri Lanka would give the side a good idea of where it stands in the 50-over game.
Thu, July 07 2011
Cook elated to contribute in England’s massive victory over Sri Lanka
By Julian Guyer
Alastair Cook continued to answer all those who doubt his limited overs ability with an unbeaten 95 as England thrashed Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the fourth One-Day International. England's win at Trent Bridge on Wednesday squared the five-match series at 2-2 heading into Saturday's finale at Old Trafford.
Thu, July 07 2011
England trounce Sri Lanka by 10 wickets to level series
England captain Alastair Cook's unbeaten 95 completed his side's crushing 10-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the fourth one-day international at Trent Bridge here on Wednesday.
Wed, July 06 2011
England win toss, elect to field against Sri Lanka
By CricketCountry Staff
England captain Alastair Cook won the toss and elected to field against Sri Lanka in the fourth one-day international at Trent Bridge here on Wednesday.
Tue, July 05 2011
England unfazed by criticism, says Swann
England spinner Graeme Swann on Tuesday shrugged off criticism of his team's faltering one-day form, insisting the squad were capable of bouncing back to beat Sri Lanka.
Tue, July 05 2011
Cook can play as good as any ODI player: Sobers
By Julian Guyer
Cricket great Sir Garfield Sobers's belief in Alastair Cook's one-day ability was rewarded by the England batsman's century last weekend.Cook is now one of the world's leading Test openers, but there are doubts as to whether he can score quickly enough in one-dayers.