121 Quotes by Alastair Cook

Test cricket gives ultimate satisfaction that I don't think any other type of cricket does due to the nature and longevity of it.

All I ever wanted to do was play cricket for England and be successful.

You're either singing on TV or in front of a full cathedral and there's a bit of pressure there. I know it sounds funny but if you get used to doing it, then performing in front of people playing cricket is the same sort of thing.

You're never as good as people say you are and you're never as bad as people say you are. You're always in the middle at some stage.

I love cricket but I like being away from it as well.

I like being outside and I like hard work.

If you have lost matches and not played to potential, criticism will come your way. Critics and media will say what they see and take you on. They will say things which you might not like to hear. But that's professional sport.

There's nothing worse than going out without contributing.

Franchise cricket is here to stay because of the money.