Cook misses triple ton but England sniff win, No. 1 tag

Birmingham: Alastair Cook hit a career-best 294 as a ruthless England buried India under a massive 486-run lead to leave the visitors with a daunting task of saving the third Test and their number one ranking, here Friday.

The 26-year-old Cook anchored the innings brilliantly as he batted for close to two days before the hosts declared their first innings at an imposing 710 for seven at the fag end of the third day.

In Image: England's Alastair Cook, right, is congratulated by India's Sachin Tendulkar after being dismissed for 294 runs

Text: Agencies

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