Cook resumes today on 153 at Edgbaston as England look to build on their healthy overnight total Michael Steele/Getty ImagesAlastair Cook yesterday passed the 150-run mark for the tenth time in his Test career, finishing the day at Edgbaston on 153 not out against the West Indies. The former England captain has converted three of his previous 150s into double centuries — including one on this ground. So can he do it again? Here’s what happened the other nine times he has found himself at this stage of an innings:160 (339 balls) – Second Test v West Indies at Durham, 14-16 May 2009A youthful Cook struck 160 against the West Indies in 2009, the first time he had passed 150 at Test level Gareth Copley/PAAfter winning the toss and electing to bat, Cook was 126 not out at the close with England at 302 for two, thanks also to a century from Ravi Bopara. There was no play on day two, but Cook added…

Source: The Times August 18, 2017 11:03 UTC