ALASTAIR Cook will miss Essex’s opening County Championship fixture against Lancashire on Friday.
Cook has been receiving treatment for a hip injury for several weeks.
A scan this week has ruled out serious injury but he will undertake an injection in the coming days to help settle his symptoms.
Cook will continue his rehab with the Essex medical team.
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