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This is an archive article published on September 16, 2011

Cook upset over Swann selection as T20 captain

Cook upset as he wanted to be captain in order to go with his permanent leadership of 50-over team.

England ODI captain Alastair Cook has admitted to being upset over Graeme Swann being made the team’s stand-in Twenty20 captain,as he wanted the job to go with his permanent leadership of the 50-over team.

Speaking before today’s final one-dayer against India in Cardiff,Cook said,“I was disappointed — you are when your name is in the hat and it doesn’t go your way. I think a part of the reason was that the selectors did not want to disturb the opening partnership of Craig Kieswetter and Alex Hales.

“It’s disappointing but you can’t overly worry about selection. It has given a chance to Graeme and he’ll do a good job. He thinks about the game when he is bowling so it should be quite easy for him against West Indies,” he added.

“I don’t know if he’ll be an orthodox or adventurous captain but he’ll probably try a few things,” Cook said.

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