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Alastair Cook, born on December 25, 1984 in Gloucester, United Kingdom, is a cricketer. As of 2026, Alastair Cook is 41 years old. Listed accolades include Member of the Order of the British Empire, NBC Denis Compton Award, Cricket Writers' Club Young Cricketer of the Year and 4 more. Notable works include The Alastair Cook story.
My Take
Sir Alastair Cook is one of those athletes whose greatness is measured in patience as much as runs. Widely regarded as one of cricket's finest opening batsmen, he built his legend by occupying the crease for hours, wearing bowlers down through sheer discipline rather than flash. A knighthood and a wall of awards confirm what insiders already knew. Now working as a commentator, he carries the same understated authority into the booth, and I find his quiet mastery genuinely worth celebrating.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alastair Cook
- Name (Japanese)
- アラステア・クック
- Reading
- あらすてあ・くっく
- Born
- December 25, 1984 (age 41)
- Origin
- Gloucester, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- cricketer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rat
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
- NBC Denis Compton Award
- Cricket Writers' Club Young Cricketer of the Year
- 2011 Worthy of the City
- 2012 Wisden Cricketer of the Year
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- 2019 Knight Bachelor
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The Alastair Cook story |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Alastair Cook born?
Alastair Cook was born on December 25, 1984 and is 41 years old.
Where is Alastair Cook from?
Alastair Cook is from Gloucester, United Kingdom.
What does Alastair Cook do?
Alastair Cook works as cricketer.
What is Alastair Cook known for?
Alastair Cook's notable works include The Alastair Cook story.
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