England planning for Cook to captain Ashes

Alastair Cook’s captaincy retains the full support of the England team, according to assistant coach, Paul Farbrace.

While Farbrace accepted that speculation over leadership was inevitable after a 4-0 defeat, he insisted that there was “no uncertainty” over the issue inside the dressing room and that the management had been planning on Cook leading the team for the Ashes tour.

“We know he still has the support of the team and he’s a very popular bloke and very popular captain,” Farbrace said.

“If he chooses to step down it would be a shame because we want him to carry on. We’ve planned, and have been planning, for Cooky to be captain going to the Ashes in Australia next winter. Personally, I hope that continues.

“He’s captain. Everybody knows where they stand with him; there’s absolutely no uncertainty whatsoever within our team.”

There is an understanding, though, that Cook will take some time to reflect on his position before deciding if he wants to continue. With England not playing another Test until July, there is no immediate hurry for Cook – or Andrew Strauss, the managing director of the England team – to come to a …

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