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• Ashes: Alastair Cook hits back at critics after master innings

  28-12-2017 21:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  ALASTAIR COOK will carry self-doubt to the middle for his next innings, just as he has during any of the 273 which preceded it and like he has for “the last 12 years”.
  
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• Bad Day Boof turns into Sad Day Smudge for Australia’s Ashes captain | Adam Collins

  28-12-2017 17:00
  In addition to his speed machines enduring a slowdown and England’s Alastair Cook in imperious nick, Steve Smith experienced a sudden bout of butter fingers on a draining third day for Australia’s main manYou know it has not gone well for Australia when their coach fronts the media at stumps. Bad Day Boof is what it’s called when Darren Lehmann steps in front of the cameras but this was a case of Sad Day Smudge. Steve Smith started the morning with an upset stomach and could on
  
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• Ashes: Alastair Cook 'quite proud' after 244 for England in Australia

  28-12-2017 13:25 via bbc.co.uk
  England opener Alastair Cook says he feels "quite proud" after he made 244 not out against Australia on the third day of the fourth Ashes Test.
  
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• The biggest sporting moments of 2017 in 60 seconds – video

  28-12-2017 12:00
  Roger Federer's stunning win over Rafa Nadal in the final of the Australian Open, Usain Bolt running in his final athletics championships, Neymar joining PSG – 2017 was packed full of huge moments in sport and here we look at the biggest, all in 60 seconds Continue reading...
  
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• Pint-sized Ashes: Alastair Cook hits double century for England in Australia

  28-12-2017 11:12 via bbc.co.uk
  Listen to the best moments from Test Match Special as Alastair Cook makes the highest score by a visiting batsman at the MCG to give England firm control of the Boxing Day Test.
  
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• Alastair Cook feared England career might be over before double century

  28-12-2017 10:51
  • ‘I’ve actually been embarrassed about my performances’
  • Australia concede hopes of an Ashes whitewash are likely overAlastair Cook feared his England career could finally be coming to an end before the masterful unbeaten double century in Melbourne that left Australia conceding that their hopes of inflicting another whitewash Ashes series are likely over. Related: Alastair Cook’s double century puts England in control of fourth Ashes Test Sachin Tendulkar (In
  
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• Moeen Ali’s Scarface batting cameo fun for fans but troubling for England | Ali Martin

  28-12-2017 10:15
  The all-rounder is delivering little with bat or ball and his crazed approach to scoring 20 at the MCG may nudge selectors to make a change for SydneyMoeen Ali boasts five Test centuries, comes in at first drop for Worcestershire and for all the virtues of his bowling up to – but not including – this Ashes series, such as his star turn in the English summer, has always considered himself to be a batsman first.When in full flow there is neither a team-mate nor rival in this ongoing ca
  
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• Alastair Cook’s double century puts England in control of fourth Ashes Test

  28-12-2017 08:44
  • Australia 327; England 491-9
  • Lead by 164 runs after Cook ends day three on 244 not outIt was back to business for Alastair Cook on the third day. He batted for another six and a-half hours, posting the highest score against Australia at the MCG, a magnificent, unbeaten 244. If the first hundred of this innings was for himself, to recover his self-esteem albeit too late in the tour for his liking, the second was for the team, to ensure that Joe Root held the best cards after three d
  
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• Alastair Cook double hundred helps England save face in fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne

  28-12-2017 08:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  ALASTAIR COOK posted the fifth double hundred of his career as England pressed home a significant first innings advantage in the fourth Test at the MCG.
  
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• Australia v England: fourth Ashes Test, day three – as it happened

  28-12-2017 08:08
  Alastair Cook batted all day to make a mighty 244 not out and give England a great chance of victory at the MCG 7.05am GMTAll the Australian players shake Cook’s hand at the close, with Steve Smith first to do so. It’s been such an uplifting innings; a reminder that, in an increasingly desperate world, the good guys can still finish first. Thanks for your company, night!Coming off the MCG today Alistair Cook gave me the impression of Roger Federer .
  Such a humble, modest , shy champi
  
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• Ashes LIVE stream: How to watch Australia vs England in the fourth Test online and on TV

  28-12-2017 01:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  ASHES live stream - how to watch Australia vs England live online and on TV.
  
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• Australia v England: fourth Ashes Test, day three – live!

  28-12-2017 01:10
  Live updates from day three at the MCGEmail Geoff here or Tweet him here, if you fancyDay two report: Cook ends century drought 12.10am GMT66th over: England 212-2 (Cook 117, Root 56) Root has been quiet for a time, but now gets just enough width to drive through cover for three. Plenty of time to run those as Warner chases back. Switching his line to the left-hander, Bird now offers a fraction of width on the other side, and finally draws a full blooded-stroke. Cook takes full toll on his favou
  
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• Alastair Cook savours Ashes century but rues not hitting form much earlier

  28-12-2017 01:08
  England opener was left with feelings of relief and frustration after his hundred on the second day at Melbourne ended a personal drought with the batAlastair Cook was left with feelings of relief and frustration after his unbeaten century on the second day in Melbourne – the 32nd of his Test career – had ended a personal drought with the bat but came with the Ashes already in Australian hands.The former England captain had averaged 13 in the series up to this point, giving rise to q
  
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• Ashes: Alastair Cook reveals thoughts on being dropped following poor form

  28-12-2017 01:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  ALASTAIR COOK admitted selectors would have been well within their rights to drop him for the fourth Test against Australia following his dismal Ashes.
  
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