Cook will likely be significantly remembered for hitting 766 runs within the 2010/11 Ashes collection as England received Down Under for the primary time in 24 years. As effectively as his Test exploits, Cook received 92 ODI caps for England, scoring over 3000 runs.

Cook went on to thank everybody at Essex in addition to his household within the assertion. He additionally paid tribute to England followers for his or her help throughout his worldwide profession and past.

He added: "Although my England career came to an end in 2018, I remain blown away by the amount of affection I receive from England supporters. Wherever I have travelled, you have been there with your enthusiasm, kind words and unshakable belief. English cricket really does have the best fans in the world.

"I'll by no means underestimate the privilege I've needed to play cricket. I'll at all times be glad about what the sport has given to me.

"Now, I hope the Bedfordshire Farmers will find space for a has-been ‘all-rounder’ somewhere in their lower order. Good luck to England in the World Cup, I look to forward to supporting the team for many years to come."