5 reasons why Alastair Cook stepping down was a good move

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 06:  Alastair Cook of England looks dejected after being dismissed by Mitchell Johnson of Australia  during day two of the Second Ashes Test Match between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval on December 6, 2013 in Adelaide, Australia.  (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
Results haven’t gone in Cook’s way in recent times

#5 Shake up the dressing room atmosphere

SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 05:  England captain Alastair Cook and his team watch the presentions after losing the 3rd Test between Pakistan and England at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on November 5, 2015 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.  (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
It’s time to look beyond Cook

The England team have been going through a bit of a rut, with a string of failures. If consecutive failures pile on, it will most definitely take a toll on the morale of the team. A change at the helm could bring about a refreshed and renewed take on the game, and this English side are badly in need of this.

What can break a bad momentum is a positive deviation and a change at this junction could be the ideal solution. This new age team is comprised of young aggressive players, and they can feed off knowing a change is approaching. They will be motivated to be part of the change and will be driven to outdo their past performances.

The limited overs side has turned it around after the World Cup exit, and the Test team could also follow suit. Alastair Cook has served England as captain with great integrity, but it’s time to look beyond Cook and take a new direction.

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