Some Unknown Facts about Alaister Cook

As a young boy, Cook was a promising musician

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Former England player, Derek Randall played a huge role in the development of Cook

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When Cook was 14 years old, he turned up for Marylebone Cricket Club

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In 2000, Cook represented England Under-15s in the Under-15s World Challenge

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As a teenager, Cook averaged 168 in his final season

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At the age of 19, in 2005, Cook made a double century against a touring Australia

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