Alastair Cook says Peter Moores’ sacking came as a shock

Alastair Cook felt the decision to sack coach Peter Moores may have been too harsh.

Alastair Cook was of the opinion that the decision to sack coach Peter Moores may have been too harsh on the latter, but said that England had to move on since such instances are part and parcel of cricket. He admitted that the sacking came as a shocker. Live Updates: England vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Lord’s, Day 1

He went on to speak about New Zealand and said that they would prove to be a strong opponent and that they have made tremendous strides in international cricket in the past couple of years. He said that the Kiwis would be a tough side to beat under Brendon McCullum. Live Scorecard: England vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Lord’s, Day 1

Speaking of his century against West Indies in the previous Test, he conceded that he felt immensely relieved after getting some runs on the board, saying he finally got the monkey of the back. Prior to that ton, Cook had gone without a century for more than 700 days.

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