England star recalled following three-year absence for first Test against India... just one week after he broke his finger

England star recalled following three-year absence for first Test against India... just one week after he broke his finger

RICHARD GIBSON: With Gus Atkinson ruled out through a right hamstring injury, Essex's Sam Cook has been retained following his Test debut against Zimbabwe last month.

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