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Ashes defeat will haunt England, says Michael Atherton

Michael Atherton feels England’s 4–1 Ashes setback in Australia will leave a lasting impact on the team led by Ben Stokes. He also believes Alastair Cook would be a strong addition to the England support group in an assistant coaching role.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / January 7

Ashes 2025-26: Alastair Cook believes THIS target will give England victory over Australia on Day 5 of SCG Test

The Ashes 2025-26 series has reached a gripping climax at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), providing a masterclass in Test match theatre. England, despite already conceding the urn, arrived in Sydney with a point to prove after their dramatic Boxing Day victory in Melbourne.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 4

Will Alastair Cook Take Over from Brendon McCullum as England Coach?

Former England captain Alastair Cook hasn’t completely dismissed the idea of stepping in for Brendon McCullum as England’s head coach. The England and

Cricket News / Cricfit / December 26

Boxing Day Test Explodes Into Chaos As All Batters Fail On Both Sides

The opening day of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground produced one of the most dramatic passages of Test cricket in recent memory, as all 20 wickets fell within a single day.

Cricket News / CricketGully / December 1

Ashes Stories: How Mike Brearley Sparked Alastair Cook’s Iconic 2010–11 Comeback

Is cricket all about technique? If so, then there would have never been a "great" one on the turf. All the miracles that have happened on the 22 yards in the history of cricket because someone on the field BELIEVED!

Cricket News / BBC Sport / November 28

766 and all that - when Cook conquered Australia

Exactly 15 years on from his epic 235 not out at the Gabba, Alastair Cook explains how he conquered Australia on England's triumphant 2010-11 Ashes tour.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / November 23

Ashes: Cook Urges Stokes Co. To Play Against PMrsquo;s XI lsquo;not Just Leave It To Lionsrsquo; After Perth Debacle

New Delhi: Former England captain Alastair Cook has urged the Ben Stokes-led side to reconsider their decision not to play the pink-ball Test against the Prime Minister’s XI after the team’s loss in the Ashes opener on Saturday in Perth.

Cricket News / CricketGully / October 15

‘I would bat him at number 3’ - Sir Alastair Cook Opines That Ollie Pope Should Bat at 3 in Ashes 2025-26

As the dates for the upcoming Ashes 2025-26 draw near, the anticipation has been building up crazily. Teams have already been playing mind games, preparing with their best strategies and tactics for the upcoming crucial series.

Cricket News / CricTracker / October 15

'That would be the sensible thing' - Alastair Cook feels Ollie Pope should be England's No. 3 for Ashes

Former English captain Alastair Cook feels Ollie Pope should bat at one drop in the upcoming Ashes Down Under. Pope could only register 306 runs in nine innings in the five-match series against India across June and August this year.

Cricket News / CricketGully / October 10

Yashasvi Jaiswal Scores 7th Test Hundred, Joins Cook and Williamson in Elite List

Yashasvi Jaiswal's wonderful performance in the form of a brilliant hundred totally lit up the Arun Jaitley Stadium as India enjoyed the tastes of control at the opening day of the Second Test against the West Indies.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / October 7

Piers Morgan Apologises To Alastair Cook 11 Years After Calling Him A 'weasel'

The Overlap Cricket: Piers Morgan has issued a sincere apology to former England captain Alastair Cook 11 years after calling him a ‘weasel’. The broadcaster often criticised the former England cricketer during his time as the team’s leader.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 11

The Hundred returns, Woakes interview & Ashes preparation

Mark Chapman, Alastair Cook & Tymal Mills discuss The Hundred and hear from Chris Woakes.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 11

Test Match Special

Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook discuss who makes the Ashes squad.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 4

'Ultimate chaos' - Cook and Dasgupta reflect on final day of final Test

BBC Sport's Isa Guha, Deep Dasupta and Sir Alastair Cook reflect on a dramatic final day of the fifth Test which saw India beat England by six runs to draw the series 2-2.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 3

'India are favourites, but England can chase this' - Cook

India are favourites heading into day four but England can chase down their target of 374 to win the final Test, says ex-England captain Sir Alastair Cook.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 31

England set to lose 'Mr Reliable' with Woakes injury - analysis

Former England captain Sir Alastair Cook and former England bowler Phil Tufnell both doubt whether bowler Chris Woakes will return for the remainder of the fifth Test against India after suffering a shoulder injury near the close of play on day one at The Oval.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 28

Ask Me Anything - your cricket questions answered

Former England captain Sir Alastair Cook, ex-India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta and TMS statistician Andy Zaltzman answer your questions from Old Trafford.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 27

Former England captain Cook 'understands' why India continued batting

BBC Sport pundits Sir Alastair Cook and Deep Dasgupta "understand" India's decision to delay calling the draw to allow Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar to both reach their centuries despite complaints from the England side, as the fourth Test ends in a draw on day five at Old Trafford.

Cricket News / Athlon Sports / April 7