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If relief had a face, it would be that of Stephen Cook. The South Africa opener scored the second hundred of his six-Test career - which sounds pretty decent if you think about it - under immense pressure, as he sought to prove his worth in Australia. He can leave knowing that he succeeded.Cook was the last man out in South Africas second innings in Adelaide, as he made 104 out of a total of 250, having batted for over six hours. He helped South Africa set a target of 127, which Australia chased down with seven wickets to spare.Ive had a tough time the last couple of weeks, thats plain and obvious to say, Cook said after the day-night Test ended. Before the series I knew things were going to be tough. I knew the Aussies had a good bowling line-up. And I got tested. By hook or by crook, I suppose - by hook or by Cook- I managed to come through.With scores of 0, 12, 23, 11 and 40 in the previous five innings on the tour, and growing uncertainty with his footwork, Cook faced severe criticism over his technique. He spent some sessions with long-time team-mate and current South Africa batting coach Neil McKenzie working on his trigger movement but admitted he never intended to change his entire approach, especially it had served him so well for the best part of the previous decade and a half.It wasnt a pretty show but Ive never been a pretty cricketer, Cook said. I know its not classical. I know its a little bit ugly. I know I crab across the crease. Ive heard many descriptions of it. Unfortunately, this technique is the one Ive got and the one Ive used for a long time. Its gotten me so far - yes, Ill do little tweaks and try and make amendments - and by and large I stick with what Ive got and try make it work for me.I dont think Im ever going to jump onto the front foot like Ricky Ponting or move in and behind the ball like some other players. For me its about getting my game plan going and keeping my disciplines going. Cooks patience was the hallmark of his hundred, as he defended tirelessly and refused to be dislodged. He knew that the longer he hung on, the better the chance he had to make an impression on the toughest stage he has played on to date. I knew Australia is a place you can be made or broken. Im leaving with people perhaps being able to see that I can bat better than I have these last few weeks.The fight for runs was particularly tough against Mitchell Starc, who dismissed Cook in four out five innings in the series. It was difficult with angles. You dont get many left-armers who bowl 150 kph, so he had my number, Cook said. That was the battle - to get away from him and score enough runs at the other end.Cook attributed his turnaround to experience and the strong support he received from team-mates and family.There have been a lot of times in my career where Ive gone on streaks longer than this without scoring runs. The nice thing is that I never felt like I was playing that badly. I never felt like I wasnt picking up the ball or that Ive got no chance. I felt things turned around for me on this tour on a personal level [when my family arrived]. My family doesnt care whether Ive scored nought or a hundred. My little daughter looks at me the same way today as she looked at me three weeks ago. It shows you whats really important.The morning before the Adelaide Test, Cook, his wife Laura and young daughter Elianna were strolling around the Torrens river. He even took the time to cheer on some jogging journalists. At no point on the tour did Cook seem weighed down by his difficulties. 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Note: The Calgary Flames announced Tuesday that Sean Monahan would not be made available to Canadas World Junior team.Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has a broken toe which will rule him out for up to four weeks, according to Sky sources. If confirmed, the 26-year-old looks set to miss the Old Trafford showdown with Arsenal on November 19, live on Sky Sports 1.Smalling missed the 3-1 victory at Swansea last Sunday and it is understood he aggravated the injury during a light training session earlier this week. The centre-back and fellow England defender Luke Shaw appeared to be the subject of Jose Mourinhos disapproval after the Swansea win when the manager argued there are those who are brave and ones for whom a little pain can make a difference, adding you have to go to the limit.The questioning of the players pain threshold would suggest the duo were only suffering minor issues but it now seems Smalling may be on the sidelines until after Christmas. Bodies on the line Jose Mourinho issues warning to United players Gareth Southgate left both United defenders out of his squad for Fridays World Cup qualifier against Scotland and Tuesdays friendly with Spain, saying there was obviously something wrong with them.Obviously its a difficult one because I dont know the reason for the comments Joses made, Southgate said. Former Celtic striker Andy Walker told SSNHQ he thought Mourinho was trying to force Smalling and Shaw out of the club, while Professional Footballers Association chief executive Gordon Taylor expressed his disappointment with the United managers public criticism. Premier League highlights of Swansea 1-3 Manchester Utd on November 6 On Mourinhos comments, Gary Neville, who worked with Smalling as England assistant boss, said: Having worked with [Smalling] for four years he has always been incredibly impeccable and trustworthy, someone I always felt would run through a brick wall, so I am surprised.dddddddddddd.Smalling last featured in Uniteds 4-0 drubbing by Chelsea on October 23 and has featured in seven of the teams 11 Premier League games this season. Man Utd vs Arsenal November 19, 2016, 11:30am Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass Mourinho is already without centre-back Eric Bailly until Christmas with a knee injury, while right-back Antonio Valenica has undergone surgery on a fractured arm.Watch Manchester United v Arsenal, live on Sky Sports 1, Sunday November 19 from 11.30am Also See: Jose questions player attitudes Gary Neville on Mourinho and Smalling Jose trying to force out players United breeze past Swansea ' ' '