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06 Jul 2014 10:21 #200189 by chairman
Former England coach Andy Flower has launched an impassioned defence of Alastair Cook, describing the under-fire captain as a cricketer who has achieved extraordinary things for his country and still has plenty to offer.

Zimbabwean Flower stepped down after the 5-0 Ashes drubbing around the New Year and used his first major interview since leaving the job to back Cook, whose captaincy in last month's test series defeat to Sri Lanka was widely derided.

"He is an outstanding cricketer and we, the English public, should be proud of having Alastair Cook as one of our own, leading the test side," he told Britain's Sunday Telegraph.

"It seems to be forgotten, and people should not forget, that this is a young man, a 29-year-old man, who has done some extraordinary things for his country," he added.

"He has scored the most test centuries for his country - that in itself is an amazing achievement, and he's got so much more left to give."

Flower said it was important not to forget that England had experienced great successes under Cook's captaincy as well as the recent failures.

"He's led the one-day side for a while now and has got the most one-day wins of any England captain," he told the paper.

"He's led the side to an astounding test victory in India, against the odds, and in the main on pitches which England have traditionally struggled on, and tactically he was excellent in India. If he hadn't been, we would not have won.

"He has led the England side to a 3-0 test victory against Australia.

"I know a lot of people have dumbed down that test victory but what would we not give for a 3-0 victory against Australia now? And this guy is only just embarking on his leadership career."

Although not alone, Cook's most vocal critic over the last 12 months has been Australia spin-bowling great Shane Warne, who described his captaincy in the second test against Sri Lanka at Headingley as the worst he had seen in 25 years in the game.

Warne, who made his attack in a column in the Sunday Telegraph's daily stablemate, suggested Cook step away from the captaincy, or even from cricket altogether, and concentrate on recovering his batting form.

Flower, though, said England fans should make up their own minds about Cook's captaincy and allow him the space to learn from his mistakes.

"They should not be duped into thinking otherwise by those that have the platform to shout loudest," Flower said.

"They should make their own judgment about a fine, proud Englishman leading the England cricket team.

"He would still acknowledge he is learning all the time. But who of us isn't learning? I know I've learnt a hell of a lot in the last couple of years and I'm 46.

"Who are the ignorant ones? Is it a guy like Alastair or is it the people who keep making the same mistakes over and over again in their lives?"

Always tell someone how you feel because opportunities are lost in the blink of an eye but regret can last a lifetime.
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06 Jul 2014 11:30 #200203 by mapoui
man who posts up Flowers here so often and why ::confused::

Flowers is such a disgusting personality..such a fool that I get pissed every time he opens his mouth.  he is the really essential reason why I dislike HC's.  he is a total hypocrite, a deceitful skunt and spiteful MF.

no wonder he and strauss did so well.  they are both the same type of people.  I dislike Strauss just as much as I dislike Flowers.

why wud Flower waste so much time defending Scook.  Scook is an ass and an incompetent captain, who is likely to last one or 2 more series as captain.  but thats it in all likelihood.  no passion is going to save his rarse. 

Flowers shud know that no impassioned defence if enuff to save anyone.  you are either good enough or you are not. 

is SCoook good enough?  the evidence so far points to the answer NO!  Scook is a wimpy, suck up, weakling skunt who cant lead anyone anywhere.  he could not lead Pietersen so he colluded to get him off the team by blaming him for the total Oz failure

someone shud put a rolled up sock in Flowers mouth

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06 Jul 2014 13:20 #200225 by boquiesse
Some of what Flower says is true.

I notice he aint acknowledge the batting help that KP gave the England team over the years leading to many a victory by England.

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07 Jul 2014 03:07 #200293 by bala24
Some sense,from Flower.Every guy has his ups and downs and when they are down,they shouldn't be trampling them.Cook has done so much for the country and the recent losses were not exactly because of his captaincy,the team failed collectively in the Ashes and SL were a much better team in the recent series.Any sportsperson will suffer a dip in form from time to time.Give him his space,he will bounce back.

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08 Jul 2014 09:25 #200441 by Calypso
Cooky's batting has gone down hill dreadfully ....... once he gets back in form, England will do better

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08 Jul 2014 09:33 #200443 by boquiesse
England have lost some good batsmen and a world class spinner in Swann. The fast bowlers are also a little older.

There is a big opportunity here for India.

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