Cricket world pays tribute to Alastair Cook
Cook's England teammates over the years were quick to send across their words of praise.
A true legend who set the benchmark on and off the pitch. It’s been an honour playing alongside you. Congratulations on a stellar @englandcricket career, Cookie 🐐 pic.twitter.com/CyQ83RpEoN
— Jonny Bairstow (@jbairstow21) September 3, 2018
Congrats on an exceptional career #AlastairCook. @englandcricket will lose not only an outstanding player but an outstanding human being who gave everything for his team & team mates. Was an honour to share the field with you Chef! We will now all see the huge hole he leaves...
— Matt Prior (@MattPrior13) September 3, 2018
No player has given more to the England cricket shirt .. No player has got more out of there ability .. No player has shown more mental strength than Alastair Cook .. More than that he is the nicest Cricketer we have ever had .. Thanks for all the memories Cookie .. #CookRetires
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) September 3, 2018
It was a pleasure! What a career this man has had @englandcricket #alastaircook pic.twitter.com/h6ZfVKvrgm
— Nick Compton (@thecompdog) September 3, 2018
Alastair Cook retires from international cricket 😩 He gave it everything and more. Huge respect for a guy that has achieved so much, it was a pleasure being out in the middle when you… https://t.co/bvgK9DgUkA
— Paul Collingwood (@Colly622) September 3, 2018
Congrats on an incredible International career Cooky! 🍾🍾Pleasure to have played alongside you and shared many highs with you!!! #ThankYouChef @englandcricket pic.twitter.com/2agUJmRt8p
— Ian Bell (@Ian_Bell) September 4, 2018
It’ll be strange to see an England side without this guy in it. Some great moments on the field with Chef, but some better ones off it. A great servant and example to others around him. Sure he’ll make a great sheep farmer too! One of the best... pic.twitter.com/r2tJfXiKYj
— Jonathan Trott (@Trotty) September 4, 2018
James Anderson, who has spent most of his England days by Cook's side, called the 'Chef' one of his best friends while paying a heartwarming tribute. "He’s probably the most driven person I’ve ever met. His work ethic is phenomenal. He trains harder physically than anybody and works tirelessly in the nets. He is an incredible example to everyone and I include myself in that," Anderson wrote in his column for The Sun.
"I don’t think I’d have achieved what I have without Cooky, not just as a colleague and captain but as a friend and someone I look up to. I’ve always tried to follow his example. As a cricketer, he is the consummate professional. As a bloke, he is down to earth, loyal and caring."
Opponents from all over the world also congratulated Cook on his record-breaking international career.
Right from the time he made his debut against us in Nagpur, knew that he is a very special talent and will have a huge role to play in English Cricket .I wish to congratulate Alastair Cook on a wonderful career for England. #CookRetires
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) September 3, 2018
What a brilliant career for Alastair Cook! One of my favorite Batsman in world cricket...
— Dimuth Karunarathna (@IamDimuth) September 3, 2018
An absolutel legend on and off the field n england's finest Slip fielder,Role model for any aspiring young cricketer...#CookRetires
Congratulations #AlastairCook on a cracking career. What a story and achievement. It was a pleasure to have watched you play and play with you. An inspiration and great sportsman. Well done mate.
— Azhar Mahmood (@AzharMahmood11) September 3, 2018
#AlastairCook has been one of the finest batsmen to have represented @ECB_cricket, and his conduct on-field and off it, has been impeccable. Well played Alastair. Wish you all the very best for what your 2nd innings has in store for you! pic.twitter.com/Y2mZd31GaN
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 3, 2018
Congrats to Alistair Cook on a fine career, certainly opening the batting for the length of time he did is an amazing effort! Wish him all the best in retirement and say thank you for the way he represented our beautiful game.
— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) September 3, 2018
Essex fans can still look forward to seeing him in action in county cricket next year though.
Alastair Cook has had some career with England, but he's not finished yet... 🙌 pic.twitter.com/imwhNewbOM
— Essex Cricket (@EssexCricket) September 3, 2018