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#1. Alastair Cook retires from international cricket

Alastair Cook

Alastair Cook, England's leading run-getter in Test cricket, has announced that he will retire from international cricket at the end of the ongoing England-India Test series.

In a statement, the England captain said: “After much thought and deliberation over the last few months I have decided to announce my retirement from international cricket at the end of this Test series against India. 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.”

He also spoke on the privilege of having represented the country, and how proud he was, for having had the opportunity. He also issued gratitude over the huge support he's had, over the years.

Cook's current tally is at 160 Tests, 92 ODIs, and four T20Is, having amassed over 15,000 runs across the three formats in an international career that started back in 2006.