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Lack of experience cost England, says Cook

Inexperience in the conditions was probably England's downfall in their shock Test cricket loss to Bangladesh in Dhaka, says captain Alastair Cook.

England's captain Alastair Cook
England captain Alastair Cook says inexperience in the conditions cost his team against Bangladesh. (AAP)

England captain Alastair Cook says a lack of experience on the subcontinent cost his team dearly as they fell to a first-ever Test defeat by Bangladesh in Dhaka.

England suffered an astonishing collapse at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Sunday, losing 10 wickets in a single session in their second innings.

They were all out for 164 while chasing 273 for victory on the third day of the second and final Test.

Next up for Cook is a five-match Test series in India starting on November 9 on spin-friendly pitches similar to the one England struggled to come to terms with in Dhaka.

"Probably, today, we showed our inexperience in these conditions," Cook said.

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"We've got to learn fast. There's a lot of talent, the experience will help us if we can take things out of it.

"We had our chances here. Yesterday evening we didn't bowl great and often lost too many wickets early."

The skipper also pointed out how England had contributed to their own downfall with some uncharacteristic generosity in the field but backed his team to get back on track.

"When the ball got rolling we couldn't stop it," he added. "If I'm honest they shouldn't have been chasing 270, we had four or five chances."

Cook said he had no regrets about the series.

"I'm really glad I've been able to lead an England side here," he said.

"People need to come here and play cricket. You can see their development.

"It's not easy for me to say but it's a good win for Bangladesh cricket. Maybe some things are bigger than one game."


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