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Sir Alastair Nathan Cook CBE (born 25 December 1984) is an English former cricketer and former captain of the England Test and One-Day International (ODI) teams. He is considered one of the greatest opening batsmen in Test cricket. Cook is the fifth-highest Test run scorer of all time and leading run scorer for England ever.
Aug 31, 2024 · Alastair Cook hailed Joe Root as "a genius" after losing his record for the most England Test centuries to his former team-mate. Root made 103 in the second innings against Sri Lanka at Lord's on ...
Sep 7, 2016 · Alastair Cook was never an especially elegant batter, but his determination, his longevity and the sheer number of runs he made cemented his position as one of England's greatest.
Aug 31, 2024 · Joe Root broke Alastair Cook's record for the most Test centuries for England during day three of the second Test against Sri Lanka. There seemed to be an air of inevitability around Root reaching ...
Oct 13, 2023 · Alastair Cook made his debut for Essex in 2003. By Stephan Shemilt. Chief cricket writer. When you have already nailed one perfect goodbye, there is no need to go searching for...
Cook went on to become the youngest ever to play 100 Tests, beating Sachin Tendulkar in the 3rd Ashes Test in Perth. However, the down-slide continued and England suffered a humiliating 5-0 ...
Oct 13, 2023 · Former England captain Alastair Cook has announced his retirement from cricket after deciding against seeking a renewal of his contract at long-time county team Essex.
Aug 31, 2024 · Alastair Cook hailed Joe Root as "a genius" after losing his record for the most England Test centuries to his former team-mate. Root made 103 in the second innings against Sri Lanka at Lord's on ...
Oct 13, 2023 · England and Essex legend Alastair Cook has announced his retirement from professional cricket, ending a record-breaking 20-year career. Left-hander Cook, 38, retired from Test cricket in 2018...
Oct 13, 2023 · Former England captain Alastair Cook has announced his retirement from professional cricket. Cook, 38, made the last of his 161st Test appearances in 2018 but continued to represent the...
