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Alastair Cook quiz - The Questions

England captain Alastair Cook
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Captain Alastair Cook is on the brink of becoming England's top Test run-scorer of all time.

But how much to you really know about the opener's career? Test your knowledge with this fun quiz composed by Sky Sports statistician Benedict Bermange.

We'll give you the answers when Cook passes Graham Gooch's mark of 8,900 to make history...

1) Who did Cook score his first Test run off?

2) Who is his only Test wicket?

3) When was he on the field for an entire Test?

4) Which bowler has he scored most Test runs off?

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5) Who is the only bowler he has hit more than one six from?

6) How many different batsmen has he batted with?

7) With whom has he played the most Tests?

8) Which fielder was responsible for the only time he was run out?

9) He has top scored 40 times for England, but who did so on 51 occasions?

10) Currently facing New Zealand, which famous Kiwi did he share the stage with when he was a school choirboy?

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