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Meet cricket legend Sir Alastair Cook at the King’s Hall

Friday, 2 May 2025 06:00

By Geoffrey Mogridge

Sir Alastair Cook CBE is coming to Ilkley on Saturday 24th May

Sir Alastair Nathan Cook CBE is England's leading Test Run scorer of all time and is coming to Ilkley on Saturday 24th May.

The 40-year-old Gloucester born cricket legend played in 161 test matches and scored 12,472 runs.

Universally acknowledged as an opening batsman of immense poise, grit and skill, Sir Alastair made his debut with the Test side in 2006 and became England’s all-time leading run scorer in 2015. He captained the Team from 2012 to 2016, is a three-time Ashes winner and the 5th highest run-scorer in the history of Test Cricket.

Cook’s unique talent and flair, combined with outstanding leadership qualities, relentless drive and commitment, have propelled him to the Olympian Heights.

There is an interesting musical link to his career success. As a chorister and boarding pupil at St Paul’s Cathedral School, a hectic practice and rehearsal schedule imbibed the young Alastair with what was to become his legendary resilience and self-discipline.

Hosted by Geoff Miller, former England cricketer and selector, tickets for an audience with this iconic national hero at King’s Hall & Winter Garden are available from Bradford Theatres from £35. There is the chance to arrive at 6.30pm for a Meet and Greet with a photo opportunity with Alastair, and a VIP Meet and Greet, arriving at 6pm, which also includes a front row seat, welcome drink and signed picture.

Bradford Theatres would like to remind anyone booking a Meet and Greet to arrive on time, as latecomers may not be admitted.

Tickets for this unmissable evening are available from bradford-theatres.co.uk/whats-on/an-audience-with-alastair-cook

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