Proud new father Alastair Cook has become England’s most capped Test cricketer when he lead his country against Bangladesh, only days after attending his daughter’s birth back home. After arriving back in Bangladesh , Cook took part in preparation and then spoke of his pride at becoming a father again as well as his mixed emotions at returning to the fray so soon. “Yeah it was a proud day as you can imagine, having another daughter and then leaving so soon afterwards doesn’t make you feel like the best husband or father in the world,“ he told a British Sports Channel. England will use the two-Test series in Bangladesh to solve selection issues and prepare for the potentially tougher series they face over the coming months. Alastair Cook’s side next travel to India before hosting South Africa and West Indies in 2017 ahead of their ultimate challenge in a tour of Australia. Cook’s latest opening partner is the most pressing matter to resolve with 19-year-old Haseeb Hameed and Ben Duckett, 22, in contention to get the job in place of Alex Hales, who opted to miss the tour due to security concerns. Hameed is favourite, having enjoyed a prolific county season with Lancashire in which he batted with great maturity.
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