Alastair Cook
Alastair Cook is a retired English cricketer and former captain, celebrated for his remarkable accomplishments as an opening batsman and his longevity in the sport. He holds the record for the most Test runs by an England player and has been instrumental in numerous victories, including two Ashes series. Cook's leadership and resilience have made him a respected figure in cricket history.
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From the bore draw of 2017 when former England opener Alastair Cook broke a lean run with a record 244 not out.
How Scott Boland went from No.11 to opening batsman on a crazy fourth Ashes Test at the MCG
Australia· 2025-12-26
Sir Alastair Cook praised Joe Root, stating he's a great now.
Ashes 2025-26: Joe Root scores first Test century in Australia during second Test
United Kingdom· 2025-12-04
Vaughan references Alastair Cook when discussing the need for a more cautious batting approach.
Michael Vaughan: England batters need to know when to swap Bazball for 'old school' approachUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-02
Former captain Alastair Cook has been critical of the methods of McCullum and Stokes.
Cricket legends question England Bazball tactics after first Test loss at Optus Stadium in Perth ahead of the second Test at the GabbaAustralia· 2025-11-30
Alastair Cook was part of the England team that fought back against Australia in the 2010 Test.
The Ashes 2025: Steven Finn on what it's like to tour Australia as an England playerUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-18
Alastair Cook was the England captain during the 2013-14 Ashes series, where he faced Ryan Harris's famous 'ball of the century'.
The Ashes: Australia's Ryan Harris on 'ball of century' to Alastair Cook and Mitchell Johnson partnershipUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-04
England, under captain Alastair Cook, were crunched 5-0 in 2013-14.
Michael Vaughan questions popularity of Australian Test team, as England defend preparation ahead of AshesAustralia· 2025-11-01
Alastair Cook was the captain of the England team during the Ashes series.
The Ashes: Stuart Broad on David Warner, Trent Bridge and fairytale farewellUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-20
Former England captain Alastair Cook expressed doubts about Jacob Bethell's readiness for red-ball cricket.
Ashes 2025: Could Jacob Bethell force England's hand with more runs in white-ball cricket?United Kingdom· 2025-09-08
Alastair Cook suggested that Joe Root's reaction indicated he was angry and not in much control.
‘He was angry’: India admit wind-up strategy to disrupt Joe Root’s batting | England v India 2025United Kingdom· 2025-08-02
Alastair Cook's team was the first to follow the 2010-11 winners during the Ashes tour.
Ben Stokes’ handshake antics show why everyone hates EnglandAustralia· 2025-07-29
Alastair Cook mentioned that it was a good decision for both Indian batters to complete their centuries.
رویندرا جڈیجا کا بین اسٹوکس کیساتھ ہاتھ ملانے سے انکار
Pakistan· 2025-07-28
Alastair Cook's past performances are referenced in the context of England's batting challenges.
England vs India: Hosts hint at ditching 'no draws' approachUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-05
Alastair Cook is one of the England openers who has scored hundreds in the fourth innings of a Test and has been knighted.
England vs India: Ben Stokes' side rip up rulebook with supreme run chasesUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-25
Gill is the fourth youngest to score a hundred in his first Test as captain, behind Alastair Cook.
Virat who? Ex-cricketer forgets Virat Kohli's name after Shubman Gill's animated celebration - WATCH | Cricket News
India· 2025-06-22
Alastair Cook made a telling observation about the impact of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's retirement from Test cricket.
IND vs ENG: Alastair Cook's big statement on Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma exit - 'Now there's a clean slate in Indian dressing room' | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-06-19
Alastair Cook is chosen as part of the aggressive opening pair in the combined Test XI by Nasser Hussain.
IND vs ENG: 'Virat Kohli yes, but not Rohit Sharma' - Ex-England skipper picks combined post-2000 Test XI | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-06-19
Alastair Cook's last tour as England captain was during a five-Test series in India.
Virat Kohli retires: Steven Finn on India cricket legend's legacy on and off fieldUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-12
Anderson is the third English cricketer of his generation to receive the honour, with former teammates Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook both knighted back in 2019.
England’s record wicket-taker Jimmy Anderson awarded a knighthood | Jimmy AndersonUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-12
Alastair Cook was part of the last occurrence of three captains for England between 2011 and 2012.
McCullum considers three England captains to revive white-ball form | England cricket teamUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-01
