By Paul Hiscock

The Cook report: Alastair Cook was at his brilliant best with a first-innings century
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ALASTAIR Cook showed just why Essex were delighted that he committed himself to an extended three-year deal with the county during the winter after deciding to end his international career.
Playing his 100th first-class match for Essex, his bat dominated two of the first three day’s exchanges in their clash with Kent as he followed up a first innings century with another innings of high quality unti...