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History After 32 Years! Sam Cook Matches Martin McCague Debut Feat For England

Poulomi Chakraborty

Sam Cook Receives His Test Cap From Stuart Broad (Source: @englandcricket/x.com)Sam Cook Receives His Test Cap From Stuart Broad (Source: @englandcricket/x.com)

Amid the T20 thrills, the cricket world is witnessing some unmissable red-ball action as England is taking on Zimbabwe in a Test clash. As the English batters already showcased their dominance, the bowlers unleashed their excellence later on.

As English bowler Sam Cook made his Test debut in the ongoing clash, he stole the spotlight by etching his name into the history books with a sensational performance.

Cook Creates History On Debut

After a long, England returns to the Test format and makes a triumphant return against Zimbabwe. As the English batters gave a thrilling start, the bowlers grabbed the momentum while bowling in the second innings. Facing the visitors, English bowler Sam Cook made his debut and touched an incredible milestone, making his debut memorable.

Showcasing a stellar show in first-class cricket, Cook got the call-up and made his debut for England. As they came to bowl the first innings, Sam Cook bowled the first ball of the first innings on his debut game, creating a historic moment. He became only the second bowler since Martin McCague in 1993 to have this honor, marking a special moment for himself and English cricket.

Making his debut even more memorable, Sam Cook wowed the cricket world by claiming his maiden international wicket. In the fifth over, Cook dismissed Zimbabwe’s opener Ben Curran in just 6 runs, securing the early blood for the side.

England Is Gripping Tight On The Match

Since the beginning of the clash, Ben Stokes and Co. gave a dominating start with the top three batters smashing consecutive tons, putting pressure on the opponent. After that, Harry Brook crafted a well-deserved half-century and declared the innings in 565/5.

Coming to bowl in the first innings, the English bowlers gave a strong start. Shoaib Bashir and Ben Stokes secured 2 wickets. But Brian Bennett turned the tide with a stunning counterattack, hammering a brilliant unbeaten 130. The visitors are batting on 228/5.