• ICC Awards 2011

Alastair Cook named Test Cricketer of the Year

ESPNcricinfo staff
September 12, 2011
Alastair Cook has had a stellar year © PA Photos
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Alastair Cook, the England opener, has been named the Test Cricketer of the Year at the ICC Awards ceremony in London.

Cook beat off competition from his team-mates James Anderson and Jonathan Trott, and South Africa allrounder Jacques Kallis.

"I think the highlight of year was when we won in Sydney to beat Australia, and Chris Tremlett to take that final wicket, it was truly a great year," Cook said after receiving the award from Curtly Ambrose. "This award is about the rest of the team not just me."

During the performance period, Cook played 12 Tests and in 18 innings he scored 1302 runs at an average of 51.74, including six centuries and four half-centuries. His 235 not out against Australia in Brisbane kick-started England's first Ashes victory away from home since 1986-87.

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