Alastair Cook denied farewell century as England collapse on day one SAM JOHNSTONAP England's Alastair Cook celebrates reaching 50 runs in his last ever test match. Cook led England with 71 before it collapsed to 198-7 against India on day one of the fifth test at the Oval on Friday (Saturday NZT). However, when Cook - playing in his 161st and last test - played onto his stumps from Jasprit Bumrah shortly after tea, a familiar England collapse followed. READ MORE:* Pietersen sacking low point for Cook* Sodhi joins Kiwi Tallawahs* Williamson tops 10,000 on farewell* Injured Smith exits CPL"Because of the emotion I just did not want to not get a score,'' Cook said. "Especially when the partnership between Moeen Ali and Alastair Cook was on, our plan was to stop the boundaries.

Source: Stuff September 07, 2018 21:35 UTC