Following the announcement of Alastair Cook's impending retirement from international cricket, tributes poured in from around the cricketing world.
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
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
Not enough words to describe what a legend Cooky is. https://t.co/xcavET49VB
— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) 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 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
1/2 When I 1st saw Cooky when I joined @EssexCricket I knew then we would not see him to much. A very impressive young man who has stayed grounded all the way through his glittering International career, aways loves playing for his County Essex. He deserves a massive send off
— Alex Tudor (@alextudorcoach) September 3, 2018
2/2 @surreycricket for his final Test, it has been an absolute pleasure firstly playing with you & see you over the years grow into the player & person you have become congrats on the career fella you have done @englandcricket very proud indeed #CookRetires
— Alex Tudor (@alextudorcoach) September 3, 2018
A wonderful player who was a wonderful ambassador of the game! Alastair Cook you are a true great of the game, all the very best in your life after cricket. Trust me so much less pressure.
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) 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
Alastair Cook- from these school days to captaining your Country, you have been a role model and gentleman to so many. You also happened to be quite good. An England Legend. Enjoy your well earned time with the family! #GOAT pic.twitter.com/Vzannx5aaU
— Alex Wakely (@AlexWakely1) September 3, 2018
Congratulations Alistair Cook on an outstanding career. A man with a unique technique, incredible mental strength and a serious appetite for runs. Will go down as one of England's best ever
— Steve Smith (@stevesmith49) September 4, 2018
Congratulations to Alastair Cook on a magnificent career. A great competitor & probably the nicest guy I've played against. Gave it his all for @ECB_cricket & showed how to grind out an innings. Enjoy life after cricket
— Mitchell Johnson (@MitchJohnson398) September 4, 2018
In this beautiful game we play, powers of concentration is certainly one of the pillars that separate the men from the boys, none better than Alastair Cook.. Lead from the front and will certainly go down as one of the GOAT's of the Test Game. Congrats mate #CookRetires
— JP Duminy (@jpduminy21) September 4, 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
Congratulations Alastair Cook, an outstanding career which demonstrated great skill & determination. #classact #CookRetires
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) September 3, 2018
-- 160 Tests
— England's Barmy Army (@TheBarmyArmy) September 3, 2018
-- 12,254 runs
-- 32 hundreds
-- 56 fifties
-- 173 catches
-- 4 Ashes series wins
-- 1 Alastair Cook #ThankYouChef pic.twitter.com/pelJSg37Z5
Wow, end of an era with Cook calling it a day. Loved his determination and grit to score ugly runs on difficult conditions. All the best for the future. https://t.co/bcBk9Q0tVG
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) September 3, 2018
Courageous Cook calls time. Proper old school test match batsman and probably the best English player of spin in recent times. Thank you Alastair!!
— Bazid Khan (@bazidkhan81) September 3, 2018
Alastair Cook Retires! It has been an absolute pleasure playing against Alastair Cook over the years! Definitely one of the greats! A real fighter on the pitch! I am sure he will be missed by many.. Great ambassador for the game we love! #Legend #CookRetires pic.twitter.com/xDIemtTcTi
— Asad Shafiq (@asadshafiq1986) September 4, 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
England still haven't replaced Andrew Strauss at the top of the order, so the very best of luck replacing Alastair Cook.
— Daniel Brigham (@dan_brigham) 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
Alastair Cook = Jet!!
— Wayne Parnell (@WayneParnell) September 3, 2018
Alastair Cook was a throwback in terms of style and temperament. There will never be another one like him in an English shirt. An era is coming to an end with his retirement. Well batted.
— Chris Waters (@CWatersYPSport) September 3, 2018
Alistair Cook's decision to retire from international cricket at the conclusion of the 5th test should be applauded. In a world where greats are reluctant to leave this announcement is both brave and timely.
— Roshan Abeysinghe (@RoshanCricket) September 3, 2018