Cook retires

Notts Exile · 3rd September 2018, 13:01

About time. I hope it was his decision.

**Chin Music** · 3rd September 2018, 13:17

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Originally Posted by Notts Exile

About time. I hope it was his decision.

Inevitable unfortunately and sad that his performances have dropped so markedly for so long.

Corbo 61 · 3rd September 2018, 13:23

What an innings. Thanks Mr. Cook for all the fun sweat and tears and fantastic amount of runs. Oval will be emotional especially if he has to dash off on 99 to see a new baby.
(Nasty first post even if in jest.)

Sir Coolerking · 3rd September 2018, 13:25

The greatest run scorer in numbers we've ever produced. The record for the most consecutive Tests. And that Ashes series in 2010-11, thanks for some great memories Alastair.

I wonder if he'll keep any form of connection to cricket or just head back to his farm for good?

Summer of '77 · 3rd September 2018, 13:28

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Originally Posted by Sir Coolerking

The greatest run scorer in numbers we've ever produced. The record for the most consecutive Tests. And that Ashes series in 2010-11, thanks for some great memories Alastair.

I wonder if he'll keep any form of connection to cricket or just head back to his farm for good?

He said he's looking forward to getting fully stuck in with Essex in 2019...... as I'd kinda expected.

D/L · 3rd September 2018, 13:42

Good luck to him. He'll be remembered as one of our best batsmen of the modern era. I hope he continues playing county cricket.

Psyduck · 3rd September 2018, 13:43

12,000 test runs, 32 test centuries and series victories home and away against Australia, India and South Africa is a fine legacy. A great career but the time is right.

Jock McTuffnel v3 · 3rd September 2018, 13:45

Sentimental mawkfest at the Oval awaits.

Hope he does a Nasser and goes out with some runs but I'm sceptical.

sanskritsimon · 3rd September 2018, 13:46

Well done Alastair. A magnificent career. Sadly, your priceless ability to play each ball on its merits for several days at a time may never be realised again in English test cricket. You've always come across as a lovely gentle man and a fine team player, and although your captaincy was not particularly inspirational, you led the team to several fine series victories, notably away in India and South Africa. Best of luck in whatever comes next for you.

**stevieh** · 3rd September 2018, 13:50

Alastair Cook deserves admiration and respect for all of his achievements for England. The timing seems perfect, given the series is won already. A “lap of honour” for Cook is appropriate at the Oval, even as the matter of his replacement is such a difficult issue.

Well done, Chef, and done with class.

Ali TT · 3rd September 2018, 13:53

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Originally Posted by Psyduck

12,000 test runs, 32 test centuries and series victories home and away against Australia, India and South Africa is a fine legacy. A great career but the time is right.

Agreed. His performances in Australia in 2010 and India in 2012 must rank among the best ever by an English batsman overseas. He was never a great captain and the weight of the role probably cost him another 1000 runs, but once the dust has settled he'll be looked back on fondly by most England fans.

Psyduck · 3rd September 2018, 13:59

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Originally Posted by Ali TT

Agreed. His performances in Australia in 2010 and India in 2012 must rank among the best ever by an English batsman overseas. He was never a great captain and the weight of the role probably cost him another 1000 runs, but once the dust has settled he'll be looked back on fondly by most England fans.

His batting in India in 2012 was certainly the best I’ve seen from an England batsman overseas (alongside Vaughan down under).

Aidan11 · 3rd September 2018, 14:16

Sad to see him go but it was probably the right time to do so.

The only former choirboy to have scored over 10000 test runs.

ConfusedMale · 3rd September 2018, 14:21

Wonderful batsman who was a perennial thorn in India's flesh, home or away. A definitely twenty-first century great of the game. The fact he opened the innings and managed to score so heavily speaks very highly of his application as a batsman. Wish him all the very best for his future. Hopefully, we'll see him in some other capacity in future.

Fred · 3rd September 2018, 14:26

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Originally Posted by D/L

Good luck to him. He'll be remembered as one of our best batsmen of the modern era. I hope he continues playing county cricket.

Agreed and ...

Finally solves the problem of who will be his next opening partner, but all those quiz questions regarding who has been his opening partner will no doubt continue for a while. Creates another problem though.

Michelle Fivefer · 3rd September 2018, 14:32

That decision having been made, I wonder if he’ll finally make a big score (or two) at the Oval to give fans something tangible to cheer as well as the memories.

Michelle Fivefer · 3rd September 2018, 14:34

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Originally Posted by Fred

Agreed and ...

Finally solves the problem of who will be his next opening partner, but all those quiz questions regarding who has been his opening partner will no doubt continue for a while. Creates another problem though.

I hope it will create opportunities. Two new openers can create something between them.

Michelle Fivefer · 3rd September 2018, 14:37

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Originally Posted by Ali TT

Agreed. His performances in Australia in 2010 and India in 2012 must rank among the best ever by an English batsman overseas. He was never a great captain and the weight of the role probably cost him another 1000 runs, but once the dust has settled he'll be looked back on fondly by most England fans.

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Originally Posted by Psyduck

His batting in India in 2012 was certainly the best I’ve seen from an England batsman overseas (alongside Vaughan down under).

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Originally Posted by Aidan11

Sad to see him go but it was probably the right time to do so.

The only former choirboy to have scored over 10000 test runs.

To all these.

slowest_bowler · 3rd September 2018, 15:01

The cynic in me wonders if this was the best way to ensure a swan song at the Oval. If I was a selector I would be considering who to try out in the top 3 in a "dead rubber".

Some fine performances in the past, a long and mostly prolific career, and England will be fortunate to find a replacement who ends up with as good a reputation overall.

**Chin Music** · 3rd September 2018, 16:13

I have said on here before that his achievements up until mid 2013 related up there with many a contemporary top ranked player of the time, his period from Australia 2010-11 and including the Indian 2012 series being obvious standouts along with his general play against spin.

It is a shame that it has been such a sliding scale from that point in time, but part of that is the sheer scale of games. Cook has had a 13 year career almost and I guess that relentless schedule is behind his slump and bowling out at what seems a pretty young age of 33 when many anticipated that he could have gone on for a few more years than he actually has.

3rd September 2018, 13:01	#1
Notts Exile International Cricketer Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Berkshire Team(s): Notts and Forest Posts: 2,496	Cook retires About time. I hope it was his decision.

3rd September 2018, 13:23	#3
Corbo 61 Posting God Good luck DOH Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Doing something more useful Team(s): Norwich City Kent CCC Posts: 14,846	What an innings. Thanks Mr. Cook for all the fun sweat and tears and fantastic amount of runs. Oval will be emotional especially if he has to dash off on 99 to see a new baby. (Nasty first post even if in jest.) __________________ I was dreaming I was awake, then I woke up and found I was asleep.

3rd September 2018, 13:45	#8
Jock McTuffnel v3 World Class Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cambridge Team(s): England Posts: 7,080	Sentimental mawkfest at the Oval awaits. Hope he does a Nasser and goes out with some runs but I'm sceptical. __________________

3rd September 2018, 14:21	#14
ConfusedMale Established International Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bangalore Team(s): India Posts: 3,246	Wonderful batsman who was a perennial thorn in India's flesh, home or away. A definitely twenty-first century great of the game. The fact he opened the innings and managed to score so heavily speaks very highly of his application as a batsman. Wish him all the very best for his future. Hopefully, we'll see him in some other capacity in future. __________________ A quote is quotable depending on who you are and not what you say

3rd September 2018, 14:32	#16
Michelle Fivefer Posting Goddess Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North West England Team(s): England, Lancashire Posts: 42,524	That decision having been made, I wonder if he’ll finally make a big score (or two) at the Oval to give fans something tangible to cheer as well as the memories. __________________ As balanced and focused as the next man

3rd September 2018, 13:25	#4
Sir Coolerking International Material Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Berks Team(s): England, Sussex, Portsmouth Posts: 1,597	The greatest run scorer in numbers we've ever produced. The record for the most consecutive Tests. And that Ashes series in 2010-11, thanks for some great memories Alastair. I wonder if he'll keep any form of connection to cricket or just head back to his farm for good?

3rd September 2018, 13:42	#6
D/L Legendary Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Leeds Team(s): Yorkshire CCC & England, Wakefield Trinity RLFC, Leeds Carnegie RUFC Posts: 9,211	Good luck to him. He'll be remembered as one of our best batsmen of the modern era. I hope he continues playing county cricket.

3rd September 2018, 13:43	#7
Psyduck Posting God Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Manchester Team(s): England, Lancashire, Man Utd Posts: 16,418	12,000 test runs, 32 test centuries and series victories home and away against Australia, India and South Africa is a fine legacy. A great career but the time is right.

3rd September 2018, 13:46	#9
sanskritsimon Posting God Join Date: Mar 2007 Team(s): Arkholme Bees, Hackney Grasshoppers, Holy Cross Academicals Posts: 10,837	Well done Alastair. A magnificent career. Sadly, your priceless ability to play each ball on its merits for several days at a time may never be realised again in English test cricket. You've always come across as a lovely gentle man and a fine team player, and although your captaincy was not particularly inspirational, you led the team to several fine series victories, notably away in India and South Africa. Best of luck in whatever comes next for you.

3rd September 2018, 13:50	#10
stevieh Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Team(s): England, Kent, Canada Posts: 7,145	Alastair Cook deserves admiration and respect for all of his achievements for England. The timing seems perfect, given the series is won already. A “lap of honour” for Cook is appropriate at the Oval, even as the matter of his replacement is such a difficult issue. Well done, Chef, and done with class.

3rd September 2018, 14:16	#13
Aidan11 Harmisonesque Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Somewhere cold and wet Posts: 40,264	Sad to see him go but it was probably the right time to do so. The only former choirboy to have scored over 10000 test runs.

3rd September 2018, 15:01	#19
slowest_bowler Established International Join Date: May 2007 Location: Leeds Team(s): Notts, England Posts: 3,685	The cynic in me wonders if this was the best way to ensure a swan song at the Oval. If I was a selector I would be considering who to try out in the top 3 in a "dead rubber". Some fine performances in the past, a long and mostly prolific career, and England will be fortunate to find a replacement who ends up with as good a reputation overall. __________________ "The essential ingredient of our success. The strength and support of 65 million people willing us to make it happen." Our PM ignoring the 48% as usual, despite having supposedly been one of them.

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