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'Out of control' - Cook questions England tactics

September 11, 2026 · BBC Sport

Former England skipper Alastair Cook offered a sharp assessment of the national side during their concluding Test match against Pakistan. He observed that the English bowling and fielding unit completely lost direction and structure on day three as an opposing batsman mounted an explosive assault at the crease. Cook noted that the squad appeared to lack any clear strategy to counter the sensational boundary-striking display delivered by Razaullah.