Eoin Morgan’s top-ranked side enter the tournament as the one of the most consistent teams in the format and their quest for a first 50-overs title begins against South Africa at The Oval on 30 May.
Former England captain Cook, 34, who retired from international cricket this year, was his country’s most-capped test player and record test run scorer.
Audacious centuries from KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant had given India hope of saving the fifth Test, but the day eventually belonged to the fast bowler.
Alastair Cook’s face broke into a broad smile and he removed his helmet, raising his bat to acknowledge the crowd before getting a hearty hug from Joe Root.
England batsman Alastair Cook marked his 291st and final test innings in fitting fashion as he reached an unbeaten century against India on the fourth morning of the fifth test on Monday.
Alastair Cook, as unflappable as ever, led from the front in the final innings of his record-breaking test career to help steer England into a commanding 154-run lead over India on Sunday.
England skipper Joe Root won the toss and elected to bat in the fifth and final test against India at The Oval in London on Friday.
The 33-year old opener announced on Monday that he was retiring from England duty after this week’s fifth test against India, saying there was 'nothing left in the tank.
Alastair Cook, England’s leading test run-scorer, is to retire from international cricket after this week’s fifth test against India, the 33-year-old said on Monday.
Cook scored a total of 23 runs in the two-test series against New Zealand last month as England continued their winless run following their 4-0 defeat in the Ashes.
Despite having scored more than 12,000 test runs at an average of 46.02, the 33-year-old Cook has appeared woefully out of form since England arrived Down Under.
Stuart Broad provided gallant support with a swashbuckling 56, sharing a 100-run partnership to crush the spirits of a demoralised Australian attack.
Alastair Cook says 150th Test match-milestone is a proud moment in his career and one that he will cherish for a long time.
Alastair Cook had defied the Australian bowlers and put on an opening stand of 53 before they departed in the space of four overs leaving James Vince and Joe Root at the crease.
Alastair Cook completed a fine double century as England advanced smoothly on the second day of the first Test against West Indies at Edgbaston.
Captain Root mastered the pink ball to make 136 and Cook was unbeaten on 153 at the close as England recovered strongly from a perilous 39 for two to take control of the game at Edgbaston.
The Surrey left-hander, who will become Alastair Cook's 15th opening partner for England, was named in the side on Wednesday.
Going into the final test, England lead the series 2-1 and will be hopeful of sealing a first home series win over the South Africans since 1998.
