Twitter Reacts as Alastair Cook Announces Retirement From International Cricket

The leading run-scorer for England in all formats of the game, Alastair Cook is signing off from the International Cricket following the Oval Test in London against India. Moreover, his retirement announcement certainly did not go well with his die-hard fans.

On Monday (September 3), he announced his international retirement announcement for England.

The final Test match of the ongoing series against India at Kennington Oval in London will be the final International game for Cook. However, the dead rubber will kick off on September 7. It has been the ordinary last one year for Cook with his willow.

Alastair Cook – A great success story:

Additionally, the stylish southpaw Cook has always been the splendid player for England. Perhaps, the best opening batsman England had ever had in their cricketing history.

Veteran campaigner Cook is rock solid in his defence and can accumulate those quick runs when it mattered the most.

Meanwhile, since announcing his resignation as the skipper, Cook’s form with his willow has faded away. In addition, he hardly came good for England as he used to be.

From last one year, he numbered only one fifty for England. But despite scoring double centuries against Windies and Australia, his average reads only 35 since 2017.

However, Cook has got the sound records under his belt to call him one of the all-time greats of the game.

“After much thought and deliberation over the last few months I have decided to announce my retirement from international cricket at the end of this Test series against India,” he said.

 

“Although it is a sad day, I can do so with a big smile on my face knowing I have given everything and there is nothing left in the tank,” Cook said while announcing the retirement.

All in all, Cook has gone many moments to cherish as a player of England. So, he is the leading run-scorer in a couple of most prestigious Ashes series and led the Three Lions splendidly on numerous occasions.

Also, here is how Twitterati reacted over the retirement of Alastair Cook on his retirement from International cricket:

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

What a brilliant career for Alastair Cook! One of England's finest. Can retire with great pride at what he has achieved.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 3, 2018

What a career Alastair Cook has had.

More on the news the former England captain will retire from international cricket.

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— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) September 3, 2018

— 160 Tests
— 12,254 runs
— 32 hundreds
— 56 fifties
— 173 catches
— 4 Ashes series wins
— 1 Alastair Cook #ThankYouChef ? pic.twitter.com/pelJSg37Z5

— England’s Barmy Army (@TheBarmyArmy) September 3, 2018

Alastair Cook?

?Most Tests for England.

?Most Test runs for England.

?Most Tests as captain for England.

?Most Test centuries for England.

Well played chef ?‍? #bbccricket pic.twitter.com/3GoDVEP4Bf

— Test Match Special (@bbctms) September 3, 2018

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

? Andrew Strauss pays tribute to Alastair Cook. #ThankYouChef pic.twitter.com/SKZTOZh33r

— Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) September 3, 2018

What a wonderful, wonderful player Alastair Cook is. At the heart of arguably the finest series-win by an overseas side in India in 2012. Been six years & England still haven't found a replacement to Strauss. Imagine how long it'll take to replace Cook..

— Raunak Kapoor (@RaunakRK) September 3, 2018

An @englandcricket legend! ????????‍?

Congratulations on a truly magnificent international career, Alastair Cook! ? #ThankYouChef pic.twitter.com/0R3MAoXxNM

— The Ageas Bowl (@TheAgeasBowl) September 3, 2018

Classy timing from Alastair Cook to retire when series has been clinched and one Test left. Short fanfare, no fuss, not distracting; typical of a bloke who has always let his bat do the talking. Cook has been a tremendous servant and a top role model. Thank you Cooky

— David Fulton (@DaveTavFulton) September 3, 2018

Alastair Cook deserves the biggest of send-offs at the Oval. Fantastic cricketer who must hold dozens of spectacular records. Unlikely I will ever see a player have a more dominating and flawless series than Cook had in the 2010/11 Ashes. Enjoy your farm! #ThankYouChef

— Sean Dust Mason (@Lord_Dusty) September 3, 2018

Congratulations to Alastair Cook on a fantastic @englandcricket career. One of the all-time greats of the English game. Thanks for the memories, Chef, and thank you for your ongoing support of the Lord's Taverners!#ThankYouChef pic.twitter.com/OsbRC82cG5

— Lord's Taverners (@LordsTaverners) September 3, 2018

A sad day for cricket. Will be strange to watch England play without Alastair Cook in the side. Our best ever Test player. A true legend of the game. Thanks for everything, Chef. #ThankYouChef

— Harry Pacey (@_HarryPacey) September 3, 2018

And what a career it was!

What has been your Cook highlight?#CookRetires #ThankYouChef pic.twitter.com/szGnuAVh77

— ICC (@ICC) September 3, 2018

https://twitter.com/Shubh_AD/status/1036572820011188224

Indeed. Big man is bidding goodbye to International cricket after the last Test. #Cook #Retires https://t.co/4PGOzbaZkF

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 3, 2018

Not enough words to describe what a legend Cooky is. ???????? https://t.co/xcavET49VB

— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) September 3, 2018

Alastair Cook cooked enough runs 2 be called one of the great batsman England ever had. We will miss you man of class #alastaircook #Cricket

— Md Saifullah Rizvi (@SaifuRizvi) September 3, 2018

Alastair Cook's 235* in Brisbane, 221 runs behind on first innings alongside Andrew Strauss in 2010 was when I fell in love with cricket.

I've got a lot to owe Cookie for.#ThankYouChef #cookslegacy

— Harry Hill (@HarryHill96) September 3, 2018

Well played Alastair Cook … his 161st Test v IND at The Oval this Friday will be his last … most Tests, runs & 100s of any ENG player … and leaves at just 33yo … his magnum opus will always be the drought breaking 2010-11 Ashes … 766 runs at 128 #AlastairCook

— Glenn Mitchell (@MitchellGlenn) September 3, 2018

Even the best things have to end.

It's been an honour to watch him walk out to bat and score over 12,000 Test runs with his Gray-Nicolls. We could ask for no finer ambassador.

A true gent and an English icon, thank you Alastair for a record-breaking career. #AlastairCook pic.twitter.com/ihPROshLSO

— Gray-Nicolls (@graynics) September 3, 2018

All that, and a man of the most immense kindness and generosity. #AlastairCook https://t.co/8x3uVOEfZI

— Tom Holland (@holland_tom) September 3, 2018

It was a pleasure! What a career this man has had @englandcricket #alistaircook pic.twitter.com/1CxROIXjMy

— Nick Compton (@thecompdog) September 3, 2018

Congrats on a truly outstanding career. Simply one of the best ever! A champion player and a champion bloke. End of an era for @ECB_cricket but looking forward to having him back with @EssexCricket #alastaircook

— Varun Chopra (@vchops06) September 3, 2018

Damn, now I have to find a new favourite overseas cricketer I can back for some time, maybe at least 7-8 years.
🙁#ThankYouCook#ThankYouChef#AlastairCook

— Abhishek Mukherjee (@ovshake42) September 3, 2018

Breaking News! England's Alastair Cook calls time on his 12-year international career. He will retire after the 5th Test against India at The Oval next week. @englandcricket v @BCCI #ENGvIND

— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) September 3, 2018

Congratulations Alastair Cook on a glorious career. You can be very proud of the way you played. Best wishes for the future.

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) September 3, 2018

Re:Alastair Cook – it's always a bit disappointing when a sportsperson goes out on a damp squib rather than at the top of their game

— Will Gavin (@WillGav) September 3, 2018

England’s leading Test run scorer Alastair Cook will retire from intl cricket after India series. What a career he has had. He will get a hugely affectionate farewell at the Oval.

— Alison Mitchell (@AlisonMitchell) September 3, 2018