Ishant had got Cook out 11 times in all, but the release shot was needed for England’s record run-scorer. The cover drive also seemed to reflect the freedom Cook feels after announcing retirement to end a record England career of 161 Tests. Ishant and Bumrah triggered a collapse after tea, getting the old ball to talk. It showed it was also India’s day, and England would wish Cook could run on even with the tank half-empty. England were 198/7 at stumps, India having conceded just 2.2 runs per over and taken six wickets in the last session.

Source: Hindustan Times September 07, 2018 17:45 UTC