England's Alistair Cook during a nets session at Lord's Cricket Ground, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday June 8, 2016. See PA story CRICKET England. Photo credit should read: Adam Davy/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Editorial use o
WHAT a striking contrast this week in sport.
Compare the magnificent Alistair Cook, who has acted with modesty and honesty as befits a true English gentleman throughout his great sporting career, with the disgraceful conduct of Serena Williams, screaming abuse at an umpire.
It makes one extremely proud to be British and of everything we stand for.
John R Armstrong, Etherley Grange, Bishop Auckland
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