England’s all-time leading Test wicket-taker took his tally beyond 450 in the series-sealing victory over Sri Lanka at Emirates Riverside, where he was man-of-the-match.
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Dinesh Chandimal led Sri Lanka’s resistance in their second innings by scoring 126, needing 10 balls on 99 to eventually reach his sixth test century. “The 10,000 has been a milestone that has driven me over the last few years”, said left-handed opener Cook.
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When Tendulkar reached the landmark in 2005, he was 31 years, 10 months and 20 days old.
“I fully expect him to get back to where he was in that series very shortly.
It’s how long he wants to play for”, Botham told “Sky Sports”.
England have released Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow to play in the Roses T20 Blast match against Lancashire on Friday.
Former Sri Lanka coach Bayliss is no doubt of Cook’s quality.
Eranga must have his action tested at an ICC accredited centre within 14 days – Loughborough University in England is his closest option – but can continue bowling until the result of that test is known.
“I think a newer, younger team and winning with that team has given him a new lease of life”.
After Jimmy Anderson took 5-58 – his 21st five-wicket haul in tests – to help dismiss Sri Lanka for 475, England reached their target of 79 easily on the fourth day.
And based on the number of Tests he has played since making his debut against India at Nagpur in March 2006, match number 203 for Cook is likely to arrive in approximately six years and six months – meaning December 2022 could just be a time for celebration in England.
The latter’s successor Peter Moores lasted barely a year in his second tenure, leaving Cook questioning his own future as captain by the time his team suffered series defeat at home to Sri Lanka.
“He’s got an authority and aura about him now, his captaincy has gone from strength to strength and you can’t argue with it. Cook’s record for England is fantastic”, added Hussain.
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The job was already done of course, with a trademark clip through midwicket to become the first Englishman and youngest ever worldwide to reach five-figures, before he looked for once beyond the 22 yards.
