England Test Captain Alastair Cook was awarded the Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) along with his teammate Stuart Broad who was awarded MBE. Cook who recently became the youngest cricketer to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket and also the first Englishman to do so, said he was honored to receive the award. This is not the first time Cook has been awarded such a kind of honour. A few years back Cook was awarded the Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his splendid performance in the Ashes series victory in Australia. ALSO READ: Alastair Cook, Stuart Broad included in Queen’s Birthday honours list
Cook when asked about the honor said it is ‘strange’ but a very ‘proud’ moment for him and his family.He thanked his teammates along with him he shared his dressing room with. He reiterated saying it was a special day to be awarded such an award and that he was proud of it, while remembering the few years especially the Ashes win against Australia. ALSO READ: Alastair Cook goes past Sunil Gavaskar to become the 11th highest run getter in Tests
Cook had earlier said on receiving the honor – “Receiving this kind of honour means a great deal to me and it’s also a hugely proud moment for me and my family. I also see this as recognition for my team-mates, my coaches and family and friends who have all helped me in my England career over the last 10 years – and, of course, the England fans who have always given me such fantastic support at home and abroad,” Cook added.
Meanwhile England are up against Sri Lanka in the 3rd and Final Test match at Lord’s. They had made 416 in the first innings and Sri Lanka were 162-1 at Stumps on Day 2.
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