Sam eyes a notable Test bow

SAM COOK will aim to add a few Zimbabwean names to his little black book of senior wickets if, as expected, he makes his Test debut this Thursday.

- BY GARY FITZGERALD

The Essex seamer is lined up to finally get his big chance to shine for England, in the one-off clash with the Chevrons.

Cook, 27, has forced his way into the Test firing line for the Trent Bridge fixture by becoming one of county cricket's most prolific wicket-takers.

England boss Brendon McCullum is keen to see what Cook can serve up in the heat of Test battle, as he continues to develop his squad for the Ashes.