article_snippet.sent: only rival for the opener slot, Yorkshire’s Adam Lyth, was dropped twice before falling to a poor shot outside off-stump for 23 but Alastair Cook and Ian Bell looked in much more fluent form before retiring in this practice match.
article_snippet.sent: England gave what appeared to be a sneak preview of Alastair Cook and Ian Bell side for the first Test as Alastair Cook and Ian Bell low-key warm-up week meandered to a close.
article_snippet.sent: Alastair Cook and Ian Bell four days of cricket  have been desperately short of competitive edge and Alastair Cook and Ian Bell at least ensured each of Alastair Cook and Ian Bell likely team saw some batting action.
article_snippet.sent: Captain Cook made 22 runs in the morning session before retiring on Thursday .
article_snippet.sent: Ian Bell looked in fluent touch as Ian Bell was unbeaten on 43 when Ian Bell retired .
article_snippet.sent: Ian Bell looked in best form, making a fluent 43 before retiring, while Captain Cook also opted to end Captain Cook own innings having ground out 22 runs in the morning session.
highlights_snippet.sent: Ian Bell retired on 43 and Alastair Cook after making 22 . 