Cook picks up degree
England captain Alastair Cook missed the Essex match against Gloucestershire at Chelmsford as he picked up an honourary degree. Tom Barton reports...
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Cook to collect degree
The achievements of Essex and England cricketer Alastair Cook will be celebrated today when he collects an honorary degree from the University of Essex. The former Bedford Schoolboy made his county debut ten years ago. He's gone on to score more test centuries than any other Englishman.
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Read the full storyTories deny Strauss MP rumours
The Conservatives have dismissed rumours that former England Test Captain, Andrew Strauss, might stand to replace Louise Mensch as Corby MP.
The cricketer announced his retirement from the sport yesterday, on the same day the former Tory MP stood down, sparking an internet rumour that he might be about to enter a career in politics.
A Conservative source said they are "not aware of any truth in it."
Strauss is to be replaced as test captain by Essex batsman Alastair Cook.
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