Batsmen who picked just one wicket in more than a hundred Tests

Alastair Cook

Alastair Cook, who holds the English record for most Test runs, has had an illustrious career that is in its twilight phase.

He has come a long way since his debut century against India in 2006 and after 154 Tests, he has amassed more than 12000 Test runs and scored 32 centuries.

Laying a solid platform for the team and marshalling his troops were all that was expected off Cook as he bowled just twice in his entire Test career. The second of those occasions came against India in 2014 at Nottingham.

With the match headed towards a draw, Cook casually took the ball in hand to bowl what would be the final over of the fifth and final day.

After a small run up, he delivered a ball that was angled down the leg side. Ishant Sharma who was facing tried flicking it, only to get a feather. Wicketkeeper Matt Prior just stuck his hand out and pouched the catch, leaving Cook to celebrate as though he had won England the match.

It seems highly unlikely that Cook will ever again roll his arm over as he nears the end to what would be recalled as a glittering career.