Until now , Cook had felt like the last man standing among the power - brokers who had opposed Pietersen 's return .
Strauss insisted : ' English cricket needs stability at the moment , and he can provide that . '
Until now , Cook had felt like the last man standing among the power - brokers who had opposed Pietersen 's return , but Strauss insisted : ' English cricket needs stability at the moment , and he can provide that . '