Alastair Cook: I would love to fill in for Andrew Strauss as England captain

Personal ambition can be dirty words in team sport. Take Alastair Cook, England's rangy vice-captain and left-handed opening bat. Leading role: Alastair Cook is prepared to captain England for the first time if the selectors feel Andrew Strauss needs a break in Bangladesh Photo: PA He says he wants to captain England at some stage, but is careful to make clear that it is not his only desire at the moment. "There has been talk that Andrew Strauss might take the Bangladesh tour off next March," said Cook during a NatWest coaching session at Lord's. "Hypothetically, if it was the case, I'd love to give the captaincy a go but it's not my only goal in cricket. It's not like I won't be able to sleep at night if it doesn't happen." Cook would appear to be a leader-in-waiting after being appointed vice-captain 10 months ago after the... [read full story]                    

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