'Cook has got it spot on' - Vaughan

Alastair Cook's England team-mates were among those who reacted on Twitter following his decision to step down as Test captain

ESPNcricinfo staff

06-Feb-2017

Only Michael Vaughan has won more Tests as England captain than Alastair Cook, and he felt the timing was perfect.

Timing in life is everything .. and once again Alastair Cook has got it spot on .. A Great man who I hope plays on for many more years #Cook
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) February 6, 2017

A Cook...59 Tests as Captain in just short of 5 years ...a good stint ...time to re-energise himself and the team ...
— David 'Bumble' Lloyd (@BumbleCricket) February 6, 2017

His team-mates showed their appreciation.

Sad to see Cooky step down! Legend of a person and always backed me. Thanks skip! pic.twitter.com/YqK2FJay6R
— Moeen Ali (@MoeenAli) February 6, 2017

Thanks Skip! pic.twitter.com/cvw0oZeaPw
— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) February 6, 2017

Alastair Cook - great batsman, successful captain, & determined character. Most of all a fantastic friendly & funny guy. Privilege to know. pic.twitter.com/CmBmyxBk8k
— Philip Brown (@dudleyplatypus) February 6, 2017

James Anderson looked forward to playing many more years in Cook's company.

So many great memories & achievements with Cooky as captain. I have a lot to thank him for. Looking forward to more playing years with him pic.twitter.com/94uG0sKd5R
— James Anderson (@jimmy9) February 6, 2017

The fans paid their tributes too.

Thanks for all of your hard work Captain Cook, it's been a pleasure to watch you marshal the troops with such skill and pride #thankschef
— England's Barmy Army (@TheBarmyArmy) February 6, 2017

Will giving up captaincy spur Cook the batsman? He is 4864 runs short of Sachin Tendulkar's Test record.

I'm surprised he's stepped down but hes a great man and a brilliant ambassador for the sport!lots more runs from Cooky in an Eng shirt #cook
— James Taylor (@jamestaylor20) February 6, 2017

Thanks Cooky, some great memories, you're a fine man of great integrity. Now please keep playing for years, and bat and bat and bat and bat
— Billy Cooper (@billbarmytrump) February 6, 2017

Can't wait to watch Cooky score tons more for England. Sachin better make the most of having the Test run record while he has the chance
— England's Barmy Army (@TheBarmyArmy) February 6, 2017

Joe Root is tipped to take over from Cook, but will England see a change in limited-overs captaincy as well?

Cook resigns as England captain. Wasn't always an easy ride, but won Ashes twice & leaves with great respect. Will Root now be ODI captain?
— Jonathan Agnew (@Aggerscricket) February 6, 2017

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