Aalastair Cook

England vs South Africa: Stuart Broad says captaincy will help Joe Root; declares self fit for 1st Test

Broad, a veteran of 102 Tests, has insisted that he is fully fit for the first of a four-match series against South Africa after his participation was called into question by a foot injury.

India vs England: Virat Kohli will look to redeem himself against old nemesis

Kohli is one of the pillars of the Indian middle order, along with Ajinkya Rahane, and has just not put a put wrong this year, across formats.

Joe Root named England Test captain: A fun, phlegmatic character is an exciting change of pace for team

Every time Joe Root has been tested in his international career he has succeeded. It would be foolish to think he couldn’t rise to this challenge of Test captaincy.