Alastair Cook
Alastair Cook
Alastair Nathan Cook, CBEis an English cricketer. A left-handed opening batsman, he is the captain of the England Test team and former ODI captain, and plays county cricket for Essex. Cook played for Essex's Academy and made his debut for the first XI in 2003. He played in a variety of England's youth teams from 2000 until his call up to the Test side in 2006. He normally fields at first slip...
ProfessionCricket Player
Date of Birth25 December 1984
CityGloucester, England
against captain cheering enjoyed experience fans great india nervous obviously playing
I enjoyed the great experience of playing against India on its own ground, with the fans cheering all the time. I was obviously nervous and didn't know what to expect, but the captain was very encouraging.
Sometimes opportunities come and you've got to try and take it.
bowl rough signs spun turn
Wicket has not spun as we thought it would. But the signs are there (that it will turn tomorrow). If you bowl in the rough there's turn.
create cricket good local
If we create good facilities, then youngsters will want to play cricket at their local clubs.
dreams heading wildest
Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be heading to Pakistan,
adrenalin ball feeling gets great
It's the adrenalin that gets you through. It was a great feeling when that ball went through for four.
great injured opportunity
It's unfortunate for Vaughan to be injured but a great opportunity for me and I will make the most of it.
cover david enjoy
David told me I was going as cover for Vaughan and to enjoy it,
ball dream feeling great might
It was a great feeling to see that ball go through for four, it was unbelievable. It might be a cliche, but this really is a dream come true.
thinking glasses might
I think I might have a glass of champagne, if there is any in Nagpur, and just enjoy the moment.
epic world
You just Sanisa in the death overs. He is simply the best in the world.
great-work feels can-do
A pro is someone who can do great work when he doesn't feel like it.
sweet men offending
I am disappointed to find myself accused in some papers of supplying the offending sweets, particularly as I am a fruit pastille man.
player doe dangerous
IPL does not allow Pakistani players because they are dangerous.