Alastair Cook contemplated resignation last month: Paul Downton

Last Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 13:07

Alastair Cook has succeeded in pulling England out of Ashes defeat depression with two massive victories over India but the England captain was mulling putting in his papers during the Sri Lanka series, it has been revealed.

India vs England, 5th Test: Statistical highlights from Day 1

Last Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 12:13

Statistical highlights at the end of first day`s play in the fifth Test between India and England at the Oval, here Friday.

Putting India under constant pressure is key to success: Chris Woakes

Last Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 11:36

England have been rewarded for putting Indian batsmen under constant pressure says home paceman Chris Woakes, who took three wickets in visitors first innings collapse on the first day of the fifth Test, here.

Matt Prior set for Achilles surgery in September

Last Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 11:31

England wicketkeeper Matt Prior said he will have surgery on a long-standing Achilles problem next month.

Nothing wrong with pitch, England were simply superb, says Trevor Penney

Last Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 11:26

There were no demons in the pitch but it was simply England`s improved bowling that took the fizz out of the Indian batting, says visiting fielding coach Trevor Penney.

India vs England: Full marks to MS Dhoni

Last Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 09:09

It was at least a 275 wicket, but India on Independence Day again made a mess of it by being bundled out for 148.

India vs England: We bowled very well on day 1, says Chris Woakes

Last Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 09:02

England on Friday bundled out India for a paltry 148 to take the upperhand on the very first day of the fifth and final cricket Test, and medium pacer Chris Woakes said the home team bowlers used the seaming conditions at Oval to perfection.

Fielding coach Trevor Penney defends struggling Indian batsmen

Last Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 08:56

India`s continued batting failure, notwithstanding, fielding coach Trevor Penney Friday defended the under-performing willow-wielders, saying the visitors had to encounter tough conditions after losing the toss on the opening day of the fifth and final Test against England here.

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