UPDATE 1-Cricket-Cook stands firm for England in 100th Oval test
Published on: Thursday, 27 July 2017 //
LONDON, July 27 (Reuters) - Alastair Cook marked The Oval's 100th test match with a familiarly stubborn unbeaten half-century, standing firm as the home side battled to 149 for four against South Africa at tea on an absorbing first day of the third test on Thursday.
