Essex rename two stands in honour of club legends and ex-England captains Sir Alastair Cook and Graham Gooch.
Sir Alastair Cook tells the inside story of England’s special series win in India in 2012
Former England captain Sir Alastair Cook praises off-spinner Shoaib Bashir, who will make his England debut in the second Test against India.
Cover drives coming off the blades of left-handers are a treat to watch. There’s a concoction of elegance and flair that enchants the eye as the ball beats the man at mid-off and cruises towards the fence.
Gus Atkinson, Tom Hartley and Shoaib Bashir have earned call-ups to the 16-member England squad for the five-Test tour of India. After the announcement, a clip of Bashir’s maiden over in the County Championship went viral over social media.
Former England captain Sir Alastair Cook says he would be interested in coaching following his retirement from professional cricket.
England and Essex legend Alastair Cook announces his retirement from professional cricket, ending a record-breaking 20-year career.
Essex wait on former England skipper Sir Alastair Cook to make a decision on his future following their season-closing loss to Northants.
Alastair Cook says he feels "lucky" to have captained Stuart Broad after the England bowler announced he would retire at the end of the fifth Ashes Test.
Today at the Test's Sir Alastair Cook looks ahead to the fourth day of the third Test at Headingley, with England needing 224 runs with 10 wickets in hand.
Today at the Test's Alastair Cook looks ahead to the second day of the third Test at Headingley, with England trailing Australia by 195 runs.
Former England captain Alastair Cook says Australia will be fearful of some Ben Stokes magic on the final day of the second Ashes Test, with the hosts battling to avoid a second defeat.
Former England captain Alastair Cook says the second Ashes Test at Lord's is set up "beautifully" and discusses whether the hosts can take advantage of Nathan Lyon's absence.
Alastair Cook believes Ben Stokes will "go full throttle" and bowl himself on day two of the first Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston.
England have won the toss and opted to bat in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston in Birmigham. Australia have picked Josh Hazlewood at the expense of Mitchell Starc while Scott Boland retained his place in the XI.
Alastair Cook and Matt Critchley both score centuries as Essex dominate against Somerset on day one.
Watch as BBC pundits Michael Vaughan, Alastair Cook and Phil Tufnell look ahead to this summer's Ashes series and assess the prospects of England's men's and women's teams as they prepare to face Australia.
Ex-England captain Alastair Cook tells BBC Sport of the many ups and downs he has encountered while playing in the Ashes.
Alastair Cook is out for 99 as Notts and Essex draw at Trent Bridge after the home side halt their chase for a 219 target.
Alastair Cook and Tom Westley share an unbroken stand of 137 as Essex end day three 55 ahead of Notts at Trent Bridge.
Alastair Cook makes 72 - his highest first-class score at Trent Bridge - but Stuart Broad takes three wickets as Notts bowl out Essex for 298.
It was no less a cricket luminary than WG Grace who famously said, “When you win the toss, bat. If you are in doubt, think about it, then bat. If you have
England captain Ben Stokes will take a safer tactical approach against Australia this summer compared to against New Zealand, says former skipper Sir Alastair Cook.
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