alastair cook wary of wounded south africa but backs england to throw punches /

• England relishing first Test in Durban against world No1 side,says captain
• Cook confident Chris Woakes and Alex Hales are alert to show their qualityAlastair Cook goes into the Boxing Day Test against South Africa wary of the wounded animal that is the world’s No1 side; England, he claims, or remain underdogs for the series and will relish the licence that gives them to throw a few punches. Related: England have nothing to dread against South Africa on mystical ‘green mamba’ Continue reading...

Source: theguardian.com