About Alastair Cook
After retiring from playing, Cook became a cricket commentator. He was known for his compact technique and ability to bat for long periods. He ranks as the sixth‑highest run scorer in Test history and the second‑highest for England, and he is England’s second‑most‑capped Test batsman. He captained England in 59 Tests and 69 ODIs, and he was the youngest player to reach 12,000 Test runs. Cook retired from Test cricket in September 2018, continued playing for Essex until 2023, and now works for the BBC’s Test Match Special programme.
