Former England captain Alastair Cook is set to make his return to competitive cricket. The legendary batter will join England Champions for the upcoming World Championship of Legends 2025, scheduled to take place at Edgbaston in July. (More Cricket News)
Cook, England’s second leading Test run-scorer, retired from international cricket in 2018 but will now reunite with Eoin Morgan, his former teammate and England’s 2019 World Cup-winning captain. Morgan will lead the England Champions, a team filled with former greats, as they prepare to compete in the much-anticipated tournament.
Sharing his excitement about returning to the field, Cook said, “It is great to be back playing for my country. I am really looking forward to being back on the field with Eoin and the other guys.”
Cook’s return marks a significant moment in the tournament, as he brings with him an illustrious career spanning 161 Test matches, 12,472 runs at an average of 45.35, and 33 centuries. The former England captain was renowned for his resilience and impeccable technique, making him one of the finest opening batters in cricket history.
Morgan, welcoming Cook back, expressed his delight at playing alongside his former teammate again. “Having Alastair back is not just about cricket—it’s about camaraderie, history, and creating new memories. We’re not just playing the game—we’re honoring it.”
With Cook’s addition, England Champions have further strengthened their squad, and the prospect of seeing him bat once again is sure to excite cricket fans worldwide.
