Alastair Cook

Play called off for the day due to rain

After restricting Bangladesh to 220, England are at 50 for 3 when play is called off for the first day of the second Test match of the series at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
28 October 2016, 03:42 AM

Will Tigers continue their resurgence at Dhaka?

After winning the thrilling first Test in Chittagong by 22 runs earlier this week, England will be eager to extend its 100 percent record against Bangladesh when the teams face off again in Dhaka on Friday (October 28) for the second and final Test.
27 October 2016, 06:36 AM

Bangladesh expose England shortcomings

This tour of Bangladesh has been seen by many as a glorified warm-up before the main event of England’s winter begins. Yet this emerging nation showed they are a side who should be feared in home conditions after giving Alastair Cook’s side an almighty scare in the closest Test finish since England beat Australia by 12 runs in the opening match of the 2013 Ashes series at Trent Bridge.
25 October 2016, 06:33 AM

Babu's pitch-perfect tune

There were three great actors in the classic Test that ended in Chittagong's Zahur Ahmed Stadium yesterday -- winners
24 October 2016, 18:00 PM

World reacts to thrilling first Test between Bangladesh and England

Reactions from the cricketing fraternity as England beat Bangladesh by 22 runs to win the first Test at Chittagong.
24 October 2016, 07:58 AM

I thought like a bumblebee: England captain Alastair Cook

England skipper Alastair Cook has said that he was ‘fairly confident’ of winning the first Test against Bangladesh despite the tight scenario.
24 October 2016, 07:03 AM

Wasn’t possible for Sabbir to score all 33 runs alone

There was immense drama throughout the Test and it continued right until the final day. The last two wickets were reviewed as well; the first by England, and the second by Bangladesh. It was a sign as to just how crucial a role the Decision Review System played in this Test.
24 October 2016, 06:40 AM

Bangladesh 221 for 5 at the end of day-2

Bangladesh end day-2 of the first Test against England at 221 for 5 and trail the visitors by 72 runs at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium in Chittagong.
21 October 2016, 04:31 AM

Eng end day one on 258 for 7

England manage to reach 258 for 7 on the back of fifties from Moeen Ali and Jonny Bairstow at the end of day one in the first Test against Bangladesh at Chittagong
20 October 2016, 03:52 AM

'Bangladesh are a hugely improved side'

England will be the favourites but their skipper Alastair Cook is not taking Bangladesh lightly
19 October 2016, 08:37 AM

Cricket: Proud Cook admits to wrench of leaving family

Alastair Cook admits to questioning how much longer he can extend his record-breaking England career, torn between the pride of playing for his country and the wrench of being parted from his young family.
19 October 2016, 08:16 AM

Bangladesh v England 1st Test: Hosts look to avenge ODI series defeat

Having lost out on a closely contested ODI series against England, Bangladesh will look to avenge their defeat when both teams clash in first Test of the two match series on Thursday at Chittagong.
19 October 2016, 07:30 AM

Cricket: Factbox England v Bangladesh Test series

Factbox on the Test series between England and Bangladesh starting at Chittagong on Thursday
18 October 2016, 07:59 AM

Cricket: Alastair Cook to rejoin England squad in Bangladesh

England captain Alastair Cook will link with up with the England squad in Bangladesh on Monday after attending the birth of his second child.
17 October 2016, 08:23 AM

Cricket: Steven Finn hints at defensive gameplan in sapping Bangladesh

Steven Finn, the England pacer, takes stock of the trying conditions in Bangladesh, after sweating it out and bowling 16 overs across the two tour games against the hosts in Chittagong.
17 October 2016, 08:00 AM

Cricket: Broad confident Cook will return for first Test

England was hopeful captain Alastair Cook will return to lead the side in time for the first Test against Bangladesh next week, quick Stuart Broad says.
16 October 2016, 04:12 AM

England delay naming ODI squad for Bangladesh tour

England are to delay naming their one-day squad for the tour to Bangladesh in an effort to buy more time to persuade captain Eoin Morgan to go on the trip.
31 August 2016, 02:37 AM

Misbah keen to leave Pakistan legacy

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq vows to leave a Test legacy after a series-levelling win against England at The Oval.
16 August 2016, 07:36 AM

Pakistan ponder line-up for England finale

Pakistan head into their series finale against England at The Oval wondering if an extra bowler can help them square the four-match series at 2-2.
10 August 2016, 06:39 AM

Misbah tells Pakistan cricket team to 'go big' against England

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq urges his top order "to go big" in the third Test against England at Edgbaston starting Wednesday.
3 August 2016, 08:01 AM