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G Cook

Geoff Cook

75y 8d Middlesbrough, Yorkshire
Born
October 9, 1951, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire
Playing Roles
Batting Style
right-hand bat
Bowling Style
slow left-arm orthodox
Fielding Pos
N/A
Intl Career
1981 - 1983

Profile & Biography

Though a very able county opening batsman, Geoff Cook's main contribution to English cricket has been as an administrator and coach. Having been instrumental in improving the lot of the county pro through his diligent work as secretary and chairman of the Cricketer's Association, in 1991 he returned to his native north-east as Director of Cricket for Durham's maiden season as a first-class county. He 2007 he was named coach and guided the club to their first silverware, the Friends Provident Trophy. However, better followed the following season when Durham secured the Championship with victory against Kent. "I think this is probably my proudest achievement," he said.
In common with several other players of his generation, Cook's England chance came about as a result of the ban imposed on the 1982 rebel tourists to S.Africa. He never really seized this opportunity, being unable to transfer his consistent county form to the big stage. As coach, it was a different story.
Cricinfo staff

Batting Career Summary

Full Stats
FormatMatInnsNORunsHSAveBFSR100s50s4s6sCtSt
Test71302036615.6152938.370220090
ODI6601063217.6626140.61006020
FC460793652327720331.97-371124193
List A37034628845613026.59-4511540

Bowling Career Summary

Full Stats
FormatMatInnsBallsRunsWktsBBIBBMAveEconSR4w5w10w
Test7342270---3.85-000
ODI60000-----000
FC4601238806153/4753.733.982.5000
List A37012100---5-000

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Geoff Cook kisses the Championship trophy
Geoff Cook with the County Championship trophy
Geoff Cook and Durham are presented with the County Championship title by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
Geoff Cook with the Friends Provident Trophy
Geoff Cook
Geoff Cook on the attack