Top 5 Test Batsmen of the decade

#4 Alastair Cook (Matches - 111, Runs - 8818, Average - 46.41)

Alastair Cook

Alastair Cook is one of England's greatest batsmen of all time. Cook began his career in a stunning fashion as he scored more than a thousand runs in his very first year in Test cricket. Cook carried on the good form as he scored runs consistently for England at the top of the order. At one point of time, Cook was tipped to break Sachin Tendulkar's record of most Test centuries. Cook was given the reins of the Test side after his predecessor, Andrew Strauss' retirement in 2012. The left-hand batsman led his side brilliantly through the years and ended up as England's one of the most successful captains.

Talking about his batting, Cook never really had a poor run of form except in 2013 and 2014 where he averaged in the early thirties. Cook announced his retirement in 2018 after ending his career as England's highest run-getter in Test cricket.