With the news of Alastair Cook's retirement from international cricket in the headlines, we look at what can be picked up from the great batsman from his mental strengths. Some links to explore further... <a href='https://www.ecb.co.uk/news/england-fitness-testing-day'>England yo yo test</a> <a href='https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/32802253'>Choir boy, farmer, England's record test run-scorer</a> <a rel="payment" href="http://www.openingupcricket.com/shop">Support the show</a>

With the news of Alastair Cook's retirement from international cricket in the headlines, we look at what can be picked up from the great batsman from his mental strengths. Some links to explore further... England yo yo test Choir boy, farmer, England's record test run-scorer Support the show

With the news of Alastair Cook's retirement from international cricket in the headlines, we look at what can be picked up from the great batsman from his mental strengths. Some links to explore further... <a href="https://www.ecb.co.uk/news/england-fitness-testing-day" rel="noopener noreferrer">England yo yo test</a> <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/32802253" rel="noopener noreferrer">Choir boy, farmer, England's record test run-scorer</a> <a href="http://www.openingupcricket.com/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the show</a>

Lessons from Alastair Cook

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