Twitter reacts as Alastair Cook announces retirement from international cricket

Reactions from the Twitter fraternity as the England opener announced his retirement.

What? India's made Alastair Cook retire?
— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) September 3, 2018

England still haven’t replaced Andrew Strauss at the top of the order, so the very best of luck replacing Alastair Cook.
— Daniel Brigham (@dan_brigham) September 3, 2018

Alastair Cook. Oval and Out.
Well played, sir!
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) September 3, 2018

Kind of surprised Cook is retiring though. He hasn't been in the greatest of form, but he's still just 33.
— Chinmay Bhogle (@chinmaybhogle) September 3, 2018

It is of course inevitable that Cook will sign off at The Oval by becoming the first Englishman since Gooch to score a triple-hundred. 334* https://t.co/rhhV31CHLp
— Daniel Brigham (@dan_brigham) September 3, 2018

Arise Sir Alastair... as long as his tax affairs are in order, of course...
— Jon Hotten (@theoldbatsman) September 3, 2018

Alastair Cook - It's been a pleasure mate. pic.twitter.com/hn2S33INl8
— PHILIP BROWN (@dudleyplatypus) September 3, 2018

The only England batsman to score over 10,000 runs in the country's rich Test history of over 141 years has announced his retired now. Thank you for the memories Alastair Cook. You struggled off-late but will be remembered as England's 🐐. #ThankYouCook
— Shubh AggarWall (@shubh_chintak) September 3, 2018

Good timing by Alastair Cook, a giant in English cricket. Has come through dips before, but this one looked permanent. Opening batsmen needed urgently. Apply to the ECB.
— Paul Hayward (@_PaulHayward) September 3, 2018

What a brilliant career for Alastair Cook! One of England's finest. Can retire with great pride at what he has achieved.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 3, 2018