A Quote by Alastair Cook

You're always under pressure, that's what life is about. That is what playing international cricket or being a professional sportsman is.

Alastair Cook

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Alastair Cook
English - Athlete
Born: December 25, 1984

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Sachin Tendulkar

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Gareth Thomas

I truly believe that players who tell you they don't feel the pressure of international cricket, of being away from home for months at a time, are lying to everyone and themselves.

AB de Villiers

PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) is doing an unbelievable job in trying to resurrect international cricket. I just hope the World XI tour goes ahead and that will almost be the curtain raiser to, hopefully, get some international cricket back.

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Keith Miller

I was a sportsman and played cricket all my life.

Saqib Saleem

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Angad Bedi

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