Alastair Cook

Born: December 25, 1984

Height: 6' 2" (188cm)

Hometown: Gloucester, England
Nationality: England flag English

Position: Opening batsman

Batting Style: Left-handed
Bowling Style: Right-arm sl
Alastair Cook poses for an England portrait session on May 19, 2015
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Career History
InternationalNational SideEngland (2006-)
Test DebutMar 1, 1996 vs. India
ODI DebutJun 28, 1996 vs. Sri Lanka
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England's Jude Bellingham reacts on November 17, 2024
BBC Sports Personality of the Year: Who are the nominees? Who is the favourite to win?
Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham is among six nominees for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year prize, alongside Luke Littler, Joe Root and Keely Hodgkinson.
Dec 9, 07:51
 Gus Atkinson of England looks on during the England v Sri Lanka 2nd Rothesay Test Match on August 31, 2024
Preview:Test Series: England vs. Sri Lanka - prediction, team news, series so far
Sports Mole previews the third and final Test match between England and Sri Lanka, scheduled to get underway on Friday at The Oval.
Sep 4, 20:21
 England bowler Shoaib Bashir during second Test win over West Indies on July 21, 2024.
Preview:Test Series: England vs. West Indies - prediction, team news, series so far
Sports Mole previews the third Test match between England and the West Indies, scheduled to get underway on Friday at Edgbaston.
Jul 24, 19:43
 Alastair Cook pictured in September 2018
Sir Alastair Cook announces retirement from cricket
Former England captain Alastair Cook announces that he is retiring from professional cricket, ending a 20-year career.
Oct 13, 15:16
 England captain Joe Root towards the end of the Test series with West Indies on March 27, 2022.
Joe Root resigns as England Test captain
Joe Root announces that he has resigned as England Test captain on the back of the team's recent series defeat in the West Indies.
Apr 15, 09:03
 England's Moeen Ali pictured in action on September 1, 2020
England all-rounder Moeen Ali retires from Test cricket
The 34-year-old made his debut in 2014 and played 64 Test matches.
Sep 27, 08:09
 Joe Root in action for England in August 2021
Joe Root's Test record as he becomes England's second highest run-scorer
Only Sir Alastair Cook has scored more runs for England in five-day cricket.
Aug 13, 16:09
 England's Jofra Archer in action against India on March 18, 2021
Michael Vaughan fears Jofra Archer's Test career could be over
The pacemen is set to miss both the T20 World Cup and the Ashes series
Aug 5, 18:20
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Sir Alastair Cook sympathises with England Test captain Joe Root
England captain Joe Root has overseen four defeats in the past five Test matches.
Jun 21, 16:39
 New Zealand's Trent Boult celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's James Anderson on June 11, 2021
The big questions answered following England's loss to New Zealand
The Black Caps inflicted a first series defeat on home soil since 2014 with victory at Edgbaston.
Jun 14, 07:45
 England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
Where does James Anderson rank among England's greatest players?
The Lancastrian is set to don the England whites for a 162nd time when the second Test against New Zealand begins on Wednesday.
Jun 8, 14:04
 England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
James Anderson: 'Record-equalling Test cap would be mind-blowing'
The 38-year-old seamer has taken 614 Test wickets.
May 29, 17:45
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Bad weather derails Hampshire's bid for victory against Leicestershire
Hampshire forfeited their second innings to set up the prospect of an exciting finish, but Leicestershire would not rise to the bait in the draw.
May 22, 19:45
 Dan Lawrence in action for Essex Eagles in September 2019
Dan Lawrence-inspired Essex in control against Derbyshire
The hosts were in a hurry after a first day washout at Chelmsford.
May 14, 19:31
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Cricket roundup: Nottinghamshire in control against Essex
James Anderson removed Marnus Labuschagne cheaply.
May 6, 19:00
 Alastair Cook pictured in September 2018
On This Day: Alastair Cook named England's new ODI captain
Alastair Cook replaced Andrew Strauss, who retired from one-day cricket, while Stuart Broad took over from Paul Collingwood.
May 5, 07:06
 Alastair Cook pictured in September 2018
Cricket roundup: Sir Alastair Cook scores first century of the year
Several current and former England players caught the eye on day one of the round four matches in the LV= Insurance County Championship.
Apr 29, 19:41
 Alastair Cook pictured in September 2018
Sir Alastair Cook could extend county cricket career
The former England captain's three-year contract with Essex expires after the 2021 campaign.
Mar 31, 16:44
 India batsman Rishabh Pant pictured in September 2018
India ease to 3-1 series victory over England
Joe Root's men had no answers.
Mar 6, 10:58
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root invites ICC to make own judgement on state of Ahmedabad pitch
England were beaten by 10 wickets to go 2-1 down in the series.
Feb 26, 08:45
 Alastair Cook pictured in September 2018
Pundits criticise pitch, England selection policy after loss
There were 17 wickets inside two sessions on the second day of the Test as Joe Root's side suffered defeat.
Feb 25, 16:04
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
On This Day: Joe Root confirmed as England Test captain
In his first match as captain Joe Root scored 190 against South Africa at Lord's.
Feb 13, 08:22
 Nasser Hussain pictured in 2019
Five of England's best performances on the subcontinent
The tourists clinched a 227-run win in Chennai on Tuesday to take a 1-0 lead in the four-match series against India.
Feb 9, 12:00
 Jack Leach hits a four for England on July 25, 2019
Jack Leach tipped to bowl England to victory against India
Jack Leach struck on the fourth evening with a stunning ball to remove Rohit Ishant Sharma.
Feb 8, 13:30
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
India v England Day 2 - Joe Root claims second double century of the year
England ended day two 555 for eight, after Joe Root was finally dismissed for 218.
Feb 6, 14:49
 Alastair Cook pictured in September 2018
On This Day: Sir Alastair Cook steps down as England captain
The opening batsman led his country in a record 59 Tests.
Feb 6, 09:13
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
India v England Day 1 - Joe Root crowns 100th Test with century
The series got under way with a brilliant battling display from England's captain.
Feb 5, 14:17
 England bowler Jofra Archer pictured on July 12, 2020
England's Jofra Archer opens up on bubble difficulties
The Sussex paceman was rested for the 2-0 Test series win over Sri Lanka.
Feb 2, 15:23
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
A look back at Joe Root's first 99 Tests for England
Joe Root is likely to break Alastair Cook's record of Tests as captain by the end of 2021.
Feb 1, 07:52
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
How might Joe Root's England fare against Virat Kohli's India?
Having beaten Sri Lanka, the tourists face a step up in quality with a four-Test trip to India.
Jan 26, 13:30
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root on course to become England's record Test run-scorer
The captain is now up to fourth on England's all-time list.
Jan 25, 15:50
 Eoin Morgan in action during the second ODI between Sri Lanka and England on October 13, 2018
A look at five of England's best wins on the sub-continent
Joe Root's side were convincing winners in the first Test in Sri Lanka.
Jan 18, 10:49
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Can England Test captain Joe Root maintain his momentum?
A look at how England's Test captain compares with his long-term predecessors.
Dec 30, 14:00
 Ellyse Perry in action for Australia on July 7, 2019
Virat Kohli and Ellyse Perry named ICC's players of the decade
Australia's Steve Smith also landed a major prize in the ICC's awards.
Dec 28, 10:51
 England's Eoin Morgan pictured against Pakistan on August 30, 2020
On This Day: Eoin Morgan named England ODI captain
The move spelled the end of Alastair Cook's international white-ball career.
Dec 20, 08:25
 Australia celebrate winning back the Ashes in 2006
On This Day in 2006 - Australia win back the Ashes
In the previous series, England had won back the urn for the first time in 18 years.
Dec 18, 08:37
 Dan Lawrence in action for Essex Eagles in September 2019
Sir Alastair Cook backs Dan Lawrence to star for England
A reserve England batsman over the summer, Dan Lawrence has been tipped to make his international bow in the Test tour of Sri Lanka.
Dec 15, 14:03
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England's James Bracey opens up on impact of social media on athletes
James Bracey believes social media has negative and positive effects.
Dec 15, 10:10
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root insists England can have "no excuses" in next year's Ashes
Joe Root oversaw a chastening 4-0 defeat in 2017/18 and failed to reclaim the urn last summer.
Dec 3, 22:09
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