The wisdom of Alastair Cook

Alastair Cook was in philosophical mood after his innings at Chelmsford today. He was asked about the likelihood that he will open the batting for England with Andrew Strauss this summer, rather than Michael Vaughan, and it was pointed out that Strauss/Cook had not been a success before, with no hundred partnerships in 27 innings together. Cook's response was telling:

"The fact we didn't do well is we both kept getting out. If we both keep scoring runs then the partnerships just happen."

So now you know.

Comments

[Peter McGuinness]

One is reminded of Greg Chappell's unimpeachable logic during his famous run of consecutive ducks.

"I haven't been in for long enough to know whether I'm in bad form or not".

[Oscar the Grouch]

The man has undoubtedly put his finger on the nub of the crux at the centre of the locus of the issue. Admirable clarity of thought and one that restores one's confidence that cricket is, essentially, a game for tutored chaps. He hasn't been rummaging in Andre's kitbag, has he? Those little white pills aren't artificial sweetners, Alastair...

[Pablo]

That was brilliant, really. The world hasn't seen anything like this since the Age of Pericles.