Top 5 innings by Alastair Cook for England

#4 176 vs. India, Ahmedabad

Cook carried his team to a respectable performance as the skipper scored 176 in the third innings to help England avoid a heavy defeat

Cook is probably the greatest overseas batsman to have played in Asia. The former England captain has scored tons for fun in the subcontinent and is revered all over Asia for his batting prowess.

When England traveled to India in 2012, not much was expected of the English side as history suggested that they’ll falter once again in front of the Indian spinners.

Cook carried his team to a respectable performance as the skipper scored 176 in the third innings to help England avoid a heavy defeat.

Though England lost the match, Cook’s inspirational innings set the tone for the series as England went on to register a historic series win in India as they ended up winning the 4-match series with 2-1.

To this date, the world acknowledges Cook’s brilliance that led to England’s revival in the memorable series.