Overview
- Speaking on TNT Sports during the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, the former captain shifted the focus from tactics to preparation and selection policy.
- Cook said there is a “massive disconnect” between county performances and a clear path into the Test side.
- He criticised leadership from Rob Key and Brendon McCullum for taking their eye off the biggest series, noting a win rate this year just above 30%.
- He said England’s aggressive Bazball style has looked thin on planning in Australia, with batting plans exposed under sustained pressure.
- He argued the 2-2 draw with India was overstated as a marker of progress, pointing to India’s heavy defeat in South Africa soon after.