Alastair Cook retirement - tributes and reaction

Summary

Cook to retire from international duty after fifth Test against India
Says in press release he has "nothing left in the tank"
Cook captained England 59 times in his 160 Tests
Opener has scored 12,254 Test runs at average of 44.88

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'The timing is right'published at 12:05
Cook, who will continue to play county cricket for Essex, said his decision to end his Test career had been made with "much thought and deliberation.
"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.
"I have achieved more than I could have ever imagined and feel very privileged to have played for such a long time alongside some of the greats of the English game.
"The thought of not sharing the dressing room, again, with some of my teammates was the hardest part of my decision, but I know the timing is right."
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Postpublished at 12:02 British Summer Time 3 September 2018
Cook to exit Test arenapublished at 12:01 British Summer Time 3 September 2018
It's like the ravens leaving the tower and it is difficult to imagine England beginning an innings without the tall Essex left-hander, but after 160 Tests and 12,254 runs, the 33-year-old has announced that the final Test against India starting at The Oval on Friday will be his last.
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Cook to retire from Testspublished at 11:59 British Summer Time 3 September 2018
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More Test runs than anybody else for England, the most Test match appearances for England, the most centuries for England and the most consecutive Test appearances by any player - Alastair Cook has some lofty accomplishments to his name in a stellar 12-year Test career.