England cricket team series. However, this status only lasted a year – having lost 3–0 to Pakistan over the winter, England were beaten 2–0 by South Africa, who replaced them at the top of the rankings. It was their first home series loss since 2008, against the same opposition. This loss saw the resignation of Strauss as captain (and his retirement from cricket). His replacement, Alastair Cook, who was already in charge of the ODI side, led England to a 2–1 victory in India – their first in the country since 1984–85. In doing so, Cook became the first ever captain to score
Greig City Academy 2% of schools in the country for high achievers and girls. Greig City Academy Greig City Academy is a mixed-sex secondary school in the London borough of Haringey. It has around 1,100 pupils on its roll. The Academy has a thriving Sixth Form and many links to Russell Group and other universities as well as specialist sports and arts colleges. The Greig Trust and the Church of England co-sponsor the Academy. David Greig, a successful local businessman, founded the Greig Trust in memory of his mother in 1949. The school receives sponsorship for STEM from the Tallow Chandlers Livery Company.