Cook receives Knighthood

NEW DELHI, Feb 27 (Hindustan Times): Former England captain Alastair Cook officially received knighthood for his services to the game from the Queen at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday. Along with Cook, former England rugby captain Bill Beaumont was also knighted during the ceremony.

Cook is the second cricketer since Ian Botham to receive this honour. He retired from the game after England's series win against India. He bowed out after scoring a century against India in England's 3-1 Test series win.

"Seeing my name up there in whatever capacity - you just don't get used to it. You never get used to it and I don't think I will ever get used to seeing my name with a Sir before it. It is just weird, when you are told you have to just walk and kneel, that you should get so nervous," Cook was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo.