Alastair Cook
Born: December 25, 1984 (age 39)
Height: 6' 2" (188cm)
Hometown: Gloucester, England
Nationality: 
English
EnglishRole: Opening batsman
Batting Style: Left-handed
Bowling Style: Right-arm slow, Right-arm medium
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| Career History | ||
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| International | National Side | England (2006-) |
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Leading Test run scorers of all time: Can you name every player to score more than 10,000 runs as Joe Root makes history?
Sports Mole challenges you to name the leading Test run scorers in history, with 14 players having gone past 10,000 runs.
Oct 10, 15:11
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, 21:21
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, 20:43
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, 16:16
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, 10:03
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, 09:09
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, 17:09
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, 19:20
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, 17:39
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, 08:45
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, 15:04
James Anderson: 'Record-equalling Test cap would be mind-blowing'
The 38-year-old seamer has taken 614 Test wickets.
May 29, 18:45
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, 20:45
Dan Lawrence-inspired Essex in control against Derbyshire
The hosts were in a hurry after a first day washout at Chelmsford.
May 14, 20:31
Cricket roundup: Nottinghamshire in control against Essex
James Anderson removed Marnus Labuschagne cheaply.
May 6, 20:00
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, 08:06
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, 20:41
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, 17:44
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'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
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
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
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
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
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
Lewis Hamilton to be knighted in New Year?
A report claims that seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton is to be awarded a knighthood in the New Year's Honours list.
Nov 22, 09:53
Sir Alastair Cook, Simon Harmer named in PCA team of the season
Cook was joined by Essex team-mate Simon Harmer.
Oct 2, 15:59
Sir Alastair Cook shows his class to lead Essex charge against Somerset
The rest of Alastair Cook's teammates provided 99 further runs to Essex's total, with six wickets down.
Sep 25, 19:30
Sir Alastair Cook puts Essex in strong position with unbeaten century
Sir Alastair Cook century takes Essex into strong position
Sep 25, 16:07
Sir Alastair Cook leading Essex charge against Somerset
The sides are battling it out for the 2020 season's big prize.
Sep 25, 13:25
James Fuller hat-trick paves way for Hampshire victory over Surrey
It was Hampshire's first hat-trick since Kyle Abbott took one against Worcestershire two years ago.
Aug 18, 18:59
Fynn Hudson-Prentice guides Derbyshire to last-ball win over Nottinghamshire
Derbyshire chased down 365 for victory.
Aug 4, 19:49
Sussex beat Hampshire to become first side to register win in Bob Willis Trophy
Somerset and Yorkshire are also closing in on opening-round victories.
Aug 3, 19:50
