Alastair Cook not getting carried away after hitting ton

 
10 April 2012

Alastair Cook is determined his England team will keep their cool in victory, just as they have had to so often in defeat.

Cook's limited-overs career-best 137 was followed by another personal high of four for 34 from fast bowler Steven Finn as England won only their second international match in 11 attempts yesterday.

But the captain knows it will count for little if they fail to build on the 1-0 lead they have given themselves in a four-match one-day international series which continues against Pakistan tomorrow, back at the Zayed Stadium.

"It's only one game, so let's not get too carried away too much about everything," said Cook.

"It was a really good performance, and we'll enjoy the feeling of winning the game and make sure we come back as a side on Wednesday.

"There's a sense of satisfaction at the moment. But when you lose, you try not to get too down, and when you win, especially with back-to-back games, it's important you look at areas again where we think we can improve."

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