In a historic moment for cricket lovers, England\u2019s legendary batsman Sir Alastair Cook has announced his return to competitive cricket, joining the England Champions squad for the upcoming EaseMyTrip World Championship of Legends to be held at Edgbaston in July 2025.
Cook, who bid farewell to international cricket in 2018 as England\u2019s highest Test run-scorer, will reunite with his longtime comrade and white-ball icon, Eoin Morgan, who is set to lead the England Champions in this prestigious global tournament.
Sharing his excitement, Sir Alastair Cook said, \u201cIt is great to be back playing for my country. I am really looking forward to being back on the field with Eoin and the other guys.
Expressing gratitude for the opportunity, he added, \u201cThe EaseMyTrip World Championship of Legends is providing the chance to be back involved with cricket at its best. I can\u2019t wait!
Harshit Tomar, Founder and CEO of EaseMyTrip WCL, expressed his enthusiasm: \u201cHaving a player of Sir Alastair Cook\u2019s caliber join the EaseMyTrip World Championship of Legends will be a tremendous boost for the tournament. His legendary status will undoubtedly elevate the competition and bring immense value to the England Champions team.\u201d
\u201cSir Cook\u2019s decision to return to cricket through the EaseMyTrip WCL platform demonstrates the tournament\u2019s growing prestige and appeal to cricket icons worldwide,\u201d Harshit Tomar added.
Praveen Sharma, owner of the England Champions, shared his pride in the team\u2019s strengthening squad: \u201cThis is more than just a team announcement\u2014it\u2019s history in motion. With Cook and Morgan at the helm, England Champions is ready to take the EaseMyTrip WCL by storm.\u201d
Captain Eoin Morgan welcomed Cook with open arms: \u201cHaving Alastair back is not just about cricket, it\u2019s about camaraderie, history, and creating new memories. We\u2019re not just playing the game\u2014we\u2019re honoring it.\u201d
Nishant Pitti, Chairman and Founder of EaseMyTrip and Chief Patron of EaseMyTrip WCL, also celebrated this landmark moment: \u201cWe are thrilled to witness the return of Sir Alastair Cook to international cricket through the EaseMyTrip World Championship of Legends. His participation, alongside other cricket icons, perfectly aligns with our vision of supporting world-class sporting events that bring joy to millions of fans globally.\u201d
Cook\u2019s return adds yet another layer of excellence to a side already packed with champions. His career boasts 161 Test matches, 12,472 runs at an average of 45.35, and 33 centuries\u2014solidifying his legacy as one of the game\u2019s all-time greats.
The EaseMyTrip World Championship of Legends continues to deliver on its promise of giving cricket fans around the globe a chance to see their heroes take the field once again\u2014reigniting rivalries, rebuilding team legacies, and reviving the magic of cricket.
Legendary Former English Cricketer Sir Alastair Cook Makes a Grand Return to Cricket in the Upcoming EaseMyTrip World Championship of Legends 2025
Sir Alastair Cook to Team Up with England\u2019s Champion Captain Eoin Morgan for the EaseMyTrip World Championship of Legends
March 23, 2025 \u2013 In a historic moment for cricket lovers, England\u2019s legendary batsman Sir Alastair Cook has announced his return to competitive cricket, joining the England Champions squad for the upcoming EaseMyTrip World Championship of Legends to be held at Edgbaston in July 2025.
Cook, who bid farewell to international cricket in 2018 as England\u2019s highest Test run-scorer, will reunite with his longtime comrade and white-ball icon, Eoin Morgan, who is set to lead the England Champions in this prestigious global tournament.
Sharing his excitement, Sir Alastair Cook said, \u201cIt is great to be back playing for my country. I am really looking forward to being back on the field with Eoin and the other guys.
Expressing gratitude for the opportunity, he added, \u201cThe EaseMyTrip World Championship of Legends is providing the chance to be back involved with cricket at its best. I can\u2019t wait!
Harshit Tomar, Founder and CEO of EaseMyTrip WCL, expressed his enthusiasm: \u201cHaving a player of Sir Alastair Cook\u2019s caliber join the EaseMyTrip World Championship of Legends will be a tremendous boost for the tournament. His legendary status will undoubtedly elevate the competition and bring immense value to the England Champions team.\u201d
\u201cSir Cook\u2019s decision to return to cricket through the EaseMyTrip WCL platform demonstrates the tournament\u2019s growing prestige and appeal to cricket icons worldwide,\u201d Harshit Tomar added.
Praveen Sharma, owner of the England Champions, shared his pride in the team\u2019s strengthening squad: \u201cThis is more than just a team announcement\u2014it\u2019s history in motion. With Cook and Morgan at the helm, England Champions is ready to take the EaseMyTrip WCL by storm.\u201d
Captain Eoin Morgan welcomed Cook with open arms: \u201cHaving Alastair back is not just about cricket, it\u2019s about camaraderie, history, and creating new memories. We\u2019re not just playing the game\u2014we\u2019re honoring it.\u201d
Nishant Pitti, Chairman and Founder of EaseMyTrip and Chief Patron of EaseMyTrip WCL, also celebrated this landmark moment: \u201cWe are thrilled to witness the return of Sir Alastair Cook to international cricket through the EaseMyTrip World Championship of Legends. His participation, alongside other cricket icons, perfectly aligns with our vision of supporting world-class sporting events that bring joy to millions of fans globally.\u201d
Cook\u2019s return adds yet another layer of excellence to a side already packed with champions. His career boasts 161 Test matches, 12,472 runs at an average of 45.35, and 33 centuries\u2014solidifying his legacy as one of the game\u2019s all-time greats.
The EaseMyTrip World Championship of Legends continues to deliver on its promise of giving cricket fans around the globe a chance to see their heroes take the field once again\u2014reigniting rivalries, rebuilding team legacies, and reviving the magic\u00a0of\u00a0cricket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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