It was like Andrew Flintoff , his predecessor as captain in 2006 - 7 , taking the first ball of the series at second slip .
Instead of receiving birthday and Christmas presents , Cook had to field some difficult deliveries .
It was like Andrew Flintoff , Cook 's predecessor as captain in 2006 - 7 , taking the first ball of the series at second slip .
Instead of receiving birthday and Christmas presents , Cook had to field some difficult deliveries .