London, Jan. 4 -- Former England captain and batter Alastair Cook said that he would like to get involved with the English men's team at "some stage of his life" and "try to make a difference".

Former England cricketer Michael Atherton had suggested that Alastair Cook could be considered for a role as assistant coach after the Ashes, believing that a contrasting voice may help England reset standards following a disappointing period.

Atherton acknowledged that bringing Cook into the coaching setup would represent a significant change in approach, even describing it as "a complete clash", but felt that such a shift could be necessary at this stage.

Speaking as quoted by Sky Sports, Cook, responding to Atherton's statement, said, "Look, ...