Cook: KP's coming to the boil

Opener praises Pietersen's 'fantastic' start in charge Cook: Full of praise for Pietersen Of course, it is the biggest honour in sport to captain your country. To have the chance of doing that would be fantastic. Alastair Cook believes Kevin Pietersen will continue to thrive in his new role as England captain and admits he would one day like the job himself. After Michael Vaughan's resignation during the summer many tipped opening batsman Cook to land the job before the post was given to overwhelming favourite Pietersen. And Pietersen has made a stunning start at the helm - a century in his first Test in charge has seen him flourish in his new role as he now prepares to lead the side in India this winter with an Ashes series to come next year. Cook admits thoughts of taking the captaincy crossed his mind but at the moment he... [read full story]