Alastair Cook laments familiar failings after Pak defeat

England captain Alastair Cook said his side had still to conquer some longstanding problems after Pakistan had derailed their quest to become the world's number one Test side

London: England captain Alastair Cook said his side had still to conquer some longstanding problems after Pakistan had derailed their quest to become the world's number one Test side.

Alastair Cook

"Consistently, we haven't scored enough runs at the top of the order," Cook said.

"It's great we've got strength in depth. But the majority of the time they should be putting the icing on the cake, not making the cake. It is frustrating.

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