The right -handed striker Harry Brook was appointed new captain of the male white ball teams from England. Brook succeeds Jos Buttler, who left the role after the first release of England of the ICC Champions Trophy from England in Pakistan. Brook had stood for an injured buttler as captain of England when the team played an Odi series against Australia in September of last year. Brook also had captain of England during the male World Cup under 19 years of age of the 2018 ICC in New Zealand. “It is a real honor to be appointed white ball captain of England. Since I was a child playing cricket in Burley in Wharfedale, I dreamed of representing Yorkshire, of playing for England and perhaps one day in mind.”
“Having now this chance means a lot for me. I would like to thank my family and my coaches who supported me at every stage of the process. Their belief in me made all the difference and I would not be in this position without them. ”
“There is so much talent in this country, and I can’t wait to start, move forward and work to win series, World Cups and major events. I am delighted to start and give it everything I have,” Brook said in a statement published on Monday by the Board England and the Wales (ECB).
Brook, 26, has been a key element in the whiteball configuration in England since its beginnings in January 2022 and is currently classified number two in the ICC test ranking. So far, Brook has played 26 ODI for England, marking 816 points at an average of 34, with a highest score of 110.
He also played 44 T20is, with a highest score of 81 and was part of the team that won the Male T20 World Cup of ICC 2022 in Australia under the direction of Buttler. Rob Key, managing director of male cricket in England, expressed exaltation about Brook playing the higher role.
“I am delighted that Harry Brook has accepted the role of Blancball Captain in England in both formats. He has been part of our succession planning for some time, but this opportunity came a little earlier than expected.”
“Harry is not only an exceptional cricket player, but also has an excellent cricket brain and a clear vision of the two teams that will help us win more series, World Cups and major world tournaments,” he said.
Brook’s first assignment as captain of England will be an ODI series of three games and many T20i games against the Antilles, from May 29 in Edgbaston. He also launched the Road to prepare for England towards the Male T20 World Cup in 2026, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka, as well as for the ODI 2027 World Cup, which should be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
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