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Sir Alastair Cook
Athlete
Former England cricket captain and one of the highest run-scorers in Test cricket.
Notable Quotes
"Joe Root is not the long-term solution to be England's Test cricket captain, but is confident of his ability to lead the side for the next year."View Story →
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