England captain Alastair Cook believes he is “untouchable”, according to former Test skipper Geoffrey Boycott.
Boycott was angered by Cook’s comments about incoming England and Wales Cricket Board chief Colin Graves after the 1-1 series draw in West Indies.
Cook criticised Graves for calling the West Indies “mediocre” before the tour, adding: “That’s a Yorkshireman for you – they’re happy to talk a good game.”
Boycott said: “Every time Cook opens his mouth, he sticks his foot in it.”
The 74-year-old, writing in the Daily Telegraph, continued: “We lose a Test and fail to win a series, and he blames Colin Graves. He is going to be his new boss on 15 May, yet it is unbelievable that Cook talks disrespectfully about him.
“Cook acts as if he is the best captain England have ever had. He is living in cloud-cuckoo land about his captaincy ability. He thinks he is untouchable.”
