New Zealand took the game away from England, says Alastair Cook

Alastair Cook, the England captain voices his opinion on his side's defeat to New Zealand in the second One-Day International (ODI) at Southampton. At the back of Martin Guptill's 189 not out, New Zealand soared to 359 for three in their 50 overs. In reply, Jonathan Trott scored a hundred, but England were bowled out...

Alastair Cook, the England captain voices his opinion on his side's defeat to New Zealand in the second One-Day International (ODI) at Southampton. At the back of Martin Guptill's 189 not out, New Zealand soared to 359 for three in their 50 overs. In reply, Jonathan Trott scored a hundred, but England were bowled out for 273.

Cook said that the New Zealand batsmen took the game away from England in the slog overs as they kept attacking. He says that England were hoping for a series win ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy, but it hasn't happened. Meanwhile, he also said that they Stuart Broad and Steven Finn will undergo fitness tests.

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