Alastair Cook

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Sir Alastair Nathan Cook 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. He retired from Test cricket in September 2018 and played for Essex County Cricket Club in English domestic cricket until 2023, while also working for the BBC radio programme Test Match Special, between his commitments for Essex.

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Essex sign former South Africa captain Elgar Former South Africa captain Dean Elgar signs for Essex on a three-year contract and will help fill the gap left by Sir Alastair Cook's retirement. BBC Sport - Published on January 12, 2024
Coaching would be 'interesting', says retired Cook Former England captain Sir Alastair Cook says he would be interested in coaching following his retirement from professional cricket. BBC Sport - Published on October 19, 2023
'Batted, Chef - Cook retires as last of his kind' Alastair Cook's retirement is not just the end of a prolific career, it could be the end of openers of his style, says Stephan Shemilt. BBC Sport - Published on October 13, 2023

England and Essex legend Cook retires from cricket England and Essex legend Alastair Cook announces his retirement from professional cricket, ending a record-breaking 20-year career. BBC Sport - Published on October 13, 2023
Essex wait for Cook's decision on possible retirement Essex are wait for former England skipper Sir Alastair Cook to make a decision on his future. BBC Sport - Published on September 28, 2023
Cook says he feels 'lucky' to have captained Broad Alastair Cook says he feels "lucky" to have captained Stuart Broad after the England bowler announced he would retire at the end of the fifth Ashes Test. BBC Sport - Published on July 29, 2023

England favourites to win third Test - Cook Today at the Test's Sir Alastair Cook looks ahead to the fourth day of the third Test at Headingley, with England needing 224 runs with 10 wickets in hand. BBC Sport - Published on July 9, 2023
'It's down to Root' - Cook looks ahead to day two Today at the Test's Alastair Cook looks ahead to the second day of the third Test at Headingley, with England trailing Australia by 195 runs. BBC Sport - Published on July 7, 2023
Australia will be fearful of Stokes magic - Ashes preview Former England captain Alastair Cook says Australia will be fearful of some Ben Stokes magic on the final day of the second Ashes Test, with the hosts battling to avoid a second defeat. BBC Sport - Published on July 2, 2023
Can England take advantage of Lyon's absence? Former England captain Sir Alastair Cook says the second Ashes Test at Lord's is set up "beautifully" and discusses whether the hosts can take advantage of Nathan Lyon's absence. BBC Sport - Published on June 30, 2023

'Bazball' may have to evolve on final day - Cook's preview Ex-England captain Alastair Cook says 'Bazball' may have to evolve on day five of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia at Edgbaston. BBC Sport - Published on June 20, 2023
'Stokes will go full throttle' - Cook previews day two Alastair Cook believes Ben Stokes will "go full throttle" and bowl himself on day two of the first Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston. BBC Sport - Published on June 17, 2023
Stokes 'told England they could be rock stars' Stuart Broad, James Anderson, Joe Root, Sir Alastair Cook and Sir Andrew Strauss describe captain Ben Stokes. BBC Sport - Published on June 15, 2023	Cook & Critchley star as Essex dominate Somerset Alastair Cook and Matt Critchley both score centuries as Essex dominate against Somerset on day one. BBC Sport - Published on June 11, 2023
'Can Australia cope with Bazball?' Watch as BBC pundits Michael Vaughan, Alastair Cook and Phil Tufnell look ahead to this summer's Ashes series and assess the prospects of England's men's and women's teams as they prepare to face.. BBC Sport - Published on June 1, 2023	'From wrestling Swann to tears in Melbourne' Ex-England captain Alastair Cook tells BBC Sport of the many ups and downs he has encountered while playing in the Ashes. BBC Sport - Published on May 25, 2023
Stokes will take safer approach in Ashes - Cook England captain Ben Stokes will take a safer tactical approach against Australia this summer compared to against New Zealand, says former skipper Sir Alastair Cook. BBC Sport - Published on March 1, 2023	Joe Root: How does his innings compare to Kevin Pietersen, Ben Stokes & Alastair Cook? It was a "remarkable" innings described as the work of a "genius" and a "magician"- but just how special was Joe Root's innings against New Zealand at Trent Bridge? BBC Sport - Published on June 13, 2022
Sir Alastair Cook says Joe Root will go 'miles past' England runs record Sir Alastair Cook says Joe Root will go "miles past" his record for the number of Test runs scored by an England batter. BBC Sport - Published on June 6, 2022	England v New Zealand: Joe Root best English player I've seen - Alistair Cook Alastair Cook says Joe Root made England's run chase of 277 look "very easy" after the batter ended on 115 not out during England's victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's. BBC Sport - Published on June 5, 2022
England v New Zealand: Cook & McMillan on first Test opening day Alastair Cook and Craig McMillan share their thoughts on a "surreal" first day of the opening Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's. BBC Sport - Published on June 2, 2022	County Championship: Alastair Cook and Nick Browne make tons for Essex v Kent Essex make a strong start to the season against Kent thanks to centuries from openers Alastair Cook and Nick Browne. BBC Sport - Published on April 7, 2022
The Ashes: Ben Stokes' 'extraordinary' Headingley innings for England against Australia BBC Sport looks back at Ben Stokes' match-winning innings at Headingley during the 2019 Ashes which Sir Alastair Cook describes as "the greatest innings ever played by an Englishman". BBC Sport - Published on December 6, 2021	England v New Zealand: Cook critiques England batting line-up Sir Alastair Cook says England's batsmen do not make the right decisions and struggle to handle pressure after the dismal second-Test defeat against New Zealand at Edgbaston. BBC Sport - Published on June 13, 2021
James Anderson becomes most capped England Test cricketer Fast bowler James Anderson becomes England's most capped Test player, surpassing Alastair Cook's record of 161. BBC Sport - Published on June 10, 2021	England's James Anderson poised to break Alastair Cook's Test appearance record James Anderson is poised to become England's most capped Test player but says he did not think he was "good enough" when he made his debut. BBC Sport - Published on June 8, 2021