Cook's Ashes Deflection: Calls India 'Not Strong' Amidst England's Humiliation

• Former England captain Alastair Cook controversially stated that the Indian team, which drew a five-Test series 2-2 against England, was 'not strong'.
• Cook's comments came amidst England's severe humiliation in the ongoing Ashes series, having lost the first three matches and the trophy to Australia.
• Shubman Gill captained India in that series, scoring 754 runs with four centuries, yet Cook dismissed their strength citing a later loss to South Africa.
• The article criticizes Cook for deflecting from England's current Ashes plight by focusing on a past series.
• England recently secured a consolation win in the fourth Melbourne Test, their first in Australia in 14 years, breaking an 18-match winless streak.

Why It Matters: Alastair Cook controversially downplays India's strength while England faces Ashes humiliation, drawing criticism for deflection.