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Watch: "You're A Joke" - Alastair Cook's Expression At Ben Stokes' Golf Skills Is Viral

Former England cricket team captain Alastair Cook and Ben Stokes visited the venue of Ryder Cup and showed off their golfing skills. In a video posted on YouTube, both of them tried their hand at the sport and even had a hilarious exchange. Stokes, one of the most explosive batters in cricket right now, smashed the golf ball on his very first shot leaving Cook surprised. “Oh my God! No way. You're a joke," Alastair Cook commented as Ben Stokes seemed satisfied with his shot.

Steve Smith Shares Pic With Alex Carey, Takes Dig at English Media Over 'Haircut' Row Ahead Of 4th Ashes Test

The ongoing Ashes Test series has been filled with controversies but the most hilarious one involved Australia wicket-keeper Alex Carey and a haircut. During the third Test at Headingley, former England skipper Alastair Cook claimed that Carey went for a haircut in London but did not pay the barber for his services. The story was even carried by the English tabloid The Sun resulting in a strong response from the Australian cricket team. Teammate Steve Smith was left fuming by the reports and he went on record to slam the publication for their reporting on the issue.

Alastair Cook Issues Apology Over Bizarre Alex Carey 'Unpaid Haircut' Claim

A rather bizarre claim was made during the third Ashes Test between England and Australia, with the hosts' former skipper Alastair Cook suggesting Aussie wicket-keeper batter Alex Carey didn't pay a barber after getting a haircut. Cook's claims went viral, and the subject became a huge talking point, with Australia star Steve Smith also getting into the debate and suggesting that the stumper didn't even get a haircut. After Cook's claims turned out to be false, he issued an apology, saying it was probably a case of mistaken identity.

Ollie Pope Makes History, Breaks 41-Year-Old Record With Maiden Double Ton

Ollie Pope made a double century after Ben Duckett compiled the fastest 150 in a Test at Lord's as England ran riot against an outclassed Ireland in their Ashes warm-up on Friday. Pope's 205 and Duckett's 182 were the cornerstones of England's imposing 524-4 declared on the second day of four, a lead of 331 runs. The pair shared a second-wicket stand of 252 after coming together at 109-1 after Zak Crawley's exit for 56. Both Duckett and Pope scored a hundred runs in a session on Friday, left-hander Duckett achieving the feat in the morning's play and Pope matching him between lunch and tea.

On this day in 2012: Andrew Strauss steps down as England captain

Andrew Strauss stepped down as England captain on this day in 2012 and retired from professional cricket.

Eoin Morgan to confirm England retirement on Tuesday

English cricket will reach the end of an era on Tuesday when Eoin Morgan confirms his retirement from the international game after more than seven revolutionary years in charge. The white-ball captaincy will pass to Jos Buttler.

Joe Root is 'far ahead' in the list of 'Fab Four', feels Saba Karim

Joe Root, saying the charismatic cricketer could surpass Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs in Test history, closer home, former India selector Saba Karim has said that the former England skipper stands head and shoulders above in the 'Fab Four' list of modern-day batsman, including Virat Kohli, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson. Root, who handed over England's Test captaincy reins to all-rounder Ben Stokes to concentrate on his batting, scored a fine unbeaten century to guide the home team to a five-wicket win against the Williamson-led New Zealand at Lord's to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. In guiding England to a morale-boosting win, Root surpassed the 10,000-run milestone to become just the 14th cricketer to reach the mark.

"He'll Go Miles Past My Record": Sir Alastair Cook On Joe Root

Joe Root had played an unbeaten knock of 115 runs to help England chase down 277 against New Zealand in the Lord's Test to go 1-0 up in the three-match series. England were in a spot of bother at 69/4, but Root, Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes fought it out and, in the end, the hosts scripted a five-wicket win. Along the course of his innings, Root brought up the landmark of 10,000 Test runs and he is the joint-youngest with Cook to achieve the milestone.

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Watch: "You're A Joke" - Alastair Cook's Expression At Ben Stokes' Golf Skills Is Viral

Steve Smith Shares Pic With Alex Carey, Takes Dig at English Media Over 'Haircut' Row Ahead Of 4th Ashes Test

Alastair Cook Issues Apology Over Bizarre Alex Carey 'Unpaid Haircut' Claim

Ollie Pope Makes History, Breaks 41-Year-Old Record With Maiden Double Ton

On this day in 2012: Andrew Strauss steps down as England captain

Eoin Morgan to confirm England retirement on Tuesday

Joe Root is 'far ahead' in the list of 'Fab Four', feels Saba Karim

"He'll Go Miles Past My Record": Sir Alastair Cook On Joe Root