Alastair Cook
Ton-up Fulton puts N.Z. in control in England Test
Mar 22, 2013 02:21 EDT
A maiden century from opening batsman Peter Fulton put New Zealand on track for a big first innings total on day one of the third and deciding Test against England at Eden Park on Friday.
New Zealand on top in third England Test
Mar 21, 2013 23:28 EDT
Opening batsman Peter Fulton was closing on on his maiden Test century as New Zealand took control on day one of the third and final Test against England at Eden Park on Friday.
New Zealand make solid start in 3rd England Test
Mar 21, 2013 21:11 EDT
New Zealand withstood England's new-ball attack to reach 79 for one at lunch on the opening day of the third and final Test at Auckland's Eden Park on Friday.
England send New Zealand in to bat
Mar 21, 2013 17:34 EDT
England won the toss and sent New Zealand in to bat on the opening day of the third and final Test at Auckland's Eden Park on Friday.
Test decider looms for New Zealand and England
Mar 19, 2013 21:27 EDT
New Zealand and England face off in a winner-takes-all third and final Test this week, with both sides vowing to press for a series-clinching victory at Auckland's Eden Park.
Frustration for England as 2nd Test ends in draw
Mar 17, 2013 23:20 EDT
England's hopes of snatching a win in the second Test against New Zealand dissolved in the Wellington rain, with the match declared a draw after the final day's play was washed out.
England put N.Zealand on the ropes in 2nd Test
Mar 15, 2013 05:59 EDT
England dominated with bat and ball to leave New Zealand struggling on 66 for three after setting an imposing first innings total of 465 on day two of the second Test in Wellington on Friday.
Dominant England put N.Zealand on the ropes in 2nd Test
Mar 15, 2013 02:25 EDT
England dominated with bat and ball to leave New Zealand struggling on 66 for three after setting an imposing first innings total of 465 on day two of the second Test in Wellington on Friday.
Compton, Trott seize control of 2nd Test
Mar 14, 2013 03:13 EDT
England seized control of the second Test against New Zealand as centuries by Nick Compton and Jonathan Trott put the tourists on course for a mammoth first innings total.
England on top in 2nd New Zealand Test
Mar 13, 2013 23:03 EDT
Half centuries by Nick Compton and Jonathan Trott put England in a dominant position at tea on the opening day of the second Test against New Zealand.
Solid start for England against N.Z. in 2nd Test
Mar 13, 2013 20:44 EDT
England bounced back from the early loss of captain Alastair Cook to reach 75 for one at lunch against New Zealand on the opening day of the second Test at Wellington's Basin Reserve Thursday.
New Zealand win toss and send England into bat
Mar 13, 2013 17:24 EDT
New Zealand won the toss and sent England into bat on the opening day of the second Test at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on Thursday.
New Zealand wary of 'genius' Cook
Mar 13, 2013 00:42 EDT
New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum praised the "genius" Alastair Cook, saying that England's free-scoring captain was second only to Australian legend Don Bradman on current form.
Dogged England salvage N.Zealand Test draw
Mar 10, 2013 03:33 EDT
A determined England batted through the final day to salvage a draw from the first Test against New Zealand at the University Oval in Dunedin on Sunday.
Dogged England salvage draw in 1st Test
Mar 09, 2013 23:50 EST
A determined England batted through the final day to salvage a draw from the first Test against New Zealand at the University Oval in Dunedin.
Compton stand ensures England head for draw
Mar 09, 2013 19:15 EST
Nick Compton's rescue mission for England came to an end on the final morning of the first Test against New Zealand Sunday, but not before he ensured a draw was the most likely outcome.
England fight back with Cook, Compton centuries
Mar 09, 2013 02:08 EST
A double century stand by Alastair Cook and Nick Compton pulled England off the ropes and into a relatively safe position in the first Test against New Zealand in Dunedin.
England carve into huge New Zealand lead
Mar 08, 2013 22:03 EST
England carved effortlessly into New Zealand's huge first innings lead as they reached 139 without loss at tea on the fourth day of the first Test at University Oval in Dunedin.
New Zealand post 293-run lead over England
Mar 08, 2013 19:18 EST
England made a cautious start to their second innings after being set a daunting 293-run target to make New Zealand bat again in the first Test at University Oval on Saturday.
Vaughan, Boycott blast 'sloppy' England
Mar 07, 2013 13:22 EST
Michael Vaughan and Geoffrey Boycott both slammed the performance of England's batsmen following their embarrassing start to the Test series in New Zealand.
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| Personal information | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alastair Nathan Cook | |||
| Born | 25 December 1984 Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England | |||
| Nickname | Cooky, Chef | |||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | |||
| Batting style | Left-hand | |||
| Bowling style | Right-arm off break | |||
| Role | Opening Batsman | |||
| International information | ||||
| National side | England | |||
| Test debut | 1 March 2006 v India | |||
| Last Test | 16 December 2009 v South Africa | |||
| ODI debut | 28 June 2006 v Sri Lanka | |||
| Last ODI | 26 November 2008 v India | |||
| ODI shirt no. | 26 | |||
| Domestic team information | ||||
| Years | Team | |||
| 2003–present | Essex (squad no. 26) | |||
| 2004–2007 | MCC | |||
| Career statistics | ||||
| Competition | Test | ODI | FC | LA |
| Matches | 49 | 23 | 114 | 62 |
| Runs scored | 3,536 | 702 | 8,325 | 1,980 |
| Batting average | 42.09 | 30.52 | 44.28 | 35.35 |
| 100s/50s | 9/20 | 1/3 | 21/47 | 4/9 |
| Top score | 160 | 102 | 195 | 125 |
| Balls bowled | 6 | – | 222 | 18 |
| Wickets | 0 | – | 5 | 0 |
| Bowling average | – | – | 33.80 | – |
| 5 wickets in innings | 0 | – | 0 | 0 |
| 10 wickets in match | 0 | – | 0 | n/a |
| Best bowling | 0/1 | – | 3/13 | 0/5 |
| Catches/stumpings | 47/– | 7/– | 114/– | 26/– |
| Source: CricketArchive, 3 October 2009 | ||||
