Career
Cricket writer, Colin Bateman, stated "A player held in great respect by his fellow professionals, Cook got his big chance when the first rebel tour went to South Africa in 1982, but he was unable to convert his consistent county form into Test success". Cook played thirteen Test innings but only twice passed 50. He later moved to Durham, when they gained first-class status, becoming their first county captain.
After running the county"s youth Academy, he was appointed first team coach in March 2007, following Martyn Moxon"s resignation.
In June 2013 Cook suffered a heart attack. Cook was subsequently replaced full time as first team coach by Jon Lewis, moving into a youth development role.
He has been both chairman and secretary of the Professional Cricketers" Association.