5 players who retired at very young age from Test format

4. Alastair Cook (33 years)

Alastair Cook was one of the most classical batters of Test cricket. The sheer elegance and consistency at display would be a treat to watch for any cricket fan. He bagged a truckload of runs and shattered a bunch of records on his way to achieving a legacy which cemented his place amongst the greats of the game.

The all-time great opening batter called time on his international career at an age of just 33. He had already fallen out of the running of the white-ball squad a long time back. After a lean patch, the legendary cricketer decided to hang his boots. Many believed he had the pedigree to make a comeback and perform for the team. Cook played 161 Test matches for England, scoring a staggering 12472 runs at a supreme average of 45.35.