Alastair Cook visited Rusthall Primary School to help launch Yorkshire Tea National Cricket Week which runs from 18-22 June.
England's leading Test run-scorer was welcomed into the school hall by a guard of honour, celebrating his recent achievement passing 12,000 Test Match runs which puts him sixth on the highest run-scorers in Test cricket.
Cook spoke to the pupils about his achievement and answered their questions about how he got into the sport and what he has learnt from his career at the top of the game.
The opening batsman then joined the year four and five pupils for a cricket session out on the playground, giving them coaching tips and helping them to develop their cricketing skills. Finally, he took part in a cricket-themed party where 30 pupils from different year groups took centre-stage, celebrating their successes.
"It’s been brilliant to be here taking part in a proper celebration of cricket," said Cook. "Throughout my career I have learnt a huge amount from the sport, on and off the field, and I hope that all these children will develop a lifelong love for cricket.
"Chance to Shine are working tirelessly to give as many children the opportunity to play the sport and to receive the benefits like teamwork, resilience, communication that will benefit them for life. Yorkshire Tea National Cricket Week is a great opportunity for schools to give their pupils a brilliant first experience of cricket.”