Alastair Cook
English cricketer (born 1984)
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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 sixth-highest Test run scorer of all time and second-highest 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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Livingstone display a 'coming-of-age knock' - Cook Liam Livingstone delivered a "coming-of-age knock" in England's win in the second ODI in Antigua, said ex-England captain Sir Alastair Cook.BBC Sport - Published | |
'That's how we want to play' - Brook happy with England's approach Harry Brook says he is not concerned by England's batting failures in the first ODI against Australia, but former England skipper Sir Alastair Cook disagrees.BBC Sport - Published | |
'I'm proud of you' - Cook & Root react to century record Joe Root speaks to Isa Guha and Sir Alastair Cook after scoring his 34th Test century and beating Cook's record for most Test hundred's for England.BBC Sport - Published | |
Moment: Root breaks Cook's England Test century record Watch the moment Joe Root reaches 100 to break Sir Alistair Cook record for most England Test centuries with 34 on day three of the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's.BBC Sport - Published | |
'England's finest' - Root reaches century Watch as Joe Root reaches a century surpassing Sir Alastair Cook's record of 6568 runs in Tests in England on day one of the Second Test against Sri Lanka.BBC Sport - Published | |
Watch best shots of Root's 'magnificent' 143Watch the best shots of Joe Root's "magnificent " 33rd Test century, as he equals Sir Alastair Cook's record for England, against Sri Lanka at Lord's.BBC Sport - Published | |
What does it take to be a captain? Former England captains Heather Knight, Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan sum up captaincy in three words.BBC Sport - Published | |
Cook's analysis on how Brook's 'simple technique' brings him success Watch Sir Alastair Cook's analysis on Harry Brook's "special technique" and how it brings him success on day four of the Test against West Indies at Trent Bridge.BBC Sport - Published | |
How 'bravery & skill' fuelled West Indies fightback Today at the Test's Carlos Brathwaite and Sir Alastair Cook reflect on an "impressive" day for West Indies at Trent Bridge. runs against England on day two of the Second Test match at Trent Bridge.BBC Sport - Published | |
How Pope's 'tightened technique' helped him score century - Cook Watch as former England captain Sir Alastair Cook reflects on Ollie Pope's 'high-class' innings against The West Indies on the first day of their second Test match.BBC Sport - Published | |
Essex sign former South Africa captain ElgarFormer 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 | |
Coaching would be 'interesting', says retired CookFormer England captain Sir Alastair Cook says he would be interested in coaching following his retirement from professional cricket.BBC Sport - Published | |
'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 | England and Essex legend Cook retires from cricketEngland and Essex legend Alastair Cook announces his retirement from professional cricket, ending a record-breaking 20-year career.BBC Sport - Published |
Essex wait for Cook's decision on possible retirementEssex are wait for former England skipper Sir Alastair Cook to make a decision on his future.BBC Sport - Published | Cook says he feels 'lucky' to have captained BroadAlastair 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 |
England favourites to win third Test - CookToday 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 | 'It's down to Root' - Cook looks ahead to day twoToday 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 |
Australia will be fearful of Stokes magic - Ashes previewFormer 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 | 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 |
'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 | '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 |
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 | 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 |
'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 | '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 |
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 | 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 |
Sir Alastair Cook says Joe Root will go 'miles past' England runs recordSir 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 | England v New Zealand: Joe Root best English player I've seen - Alistair CookAlastair 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 |
England v New Zealand: Cook & McMillan on first Test opening dayAlastair 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 | County Championship: Alastair Cook and Nick Browne make tons for Essex v KentEssex make a strong start to the season against Kent thanks to centuries from openers Alastair Cook and Nick Browne.BBC Sport - Published |
The Ashes: Ben Stokes' 'extraordinary' Headingley innings for England against AustraliaBBC 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 | |
