Brook says he has ‘learned a lot’ from off-field issues
Harry Brook says an off-field incident in Wellington taught him lessons about leadership, as he aims to become a player England can rely on in decisive moments. His comments come as England’s white-ball teams recover from recent struggles, with Brook captaining their return to one-day international action.
Brook was punched by a nightclub bouncer before a match in New Zealand nearly a year ago, prompting questions about his captaincy. He has not scored a Test century since, but averages 41.57 across seven subsequent Test fifties and has made hundreds in both white-ball formats. England have won three successive ODI series and are ranked sixth, while their T20 side is top; they begin a tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka without injured Jos Buttler and rested Jofra Archer.
- Brook says the Wellington incident taught him about leadership.
- He wants to be relied on in match-winning moments.
- England have won three straight ODI series.
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Harry Brook is an England batter who plays Test, one-day international and Twenty20 cricket. He has also taken on the captaincy of England’s white-ball teams, which play the shorter versions of the game.
Before a match in Wellington, New Zealand, Brook was punched by a nightclub bouncer in an off-field incident. The episode raised questions about his judgement as captain, a role that involves setting an example as well as making decisions on the field.
England’s white-ball teams have had mixed fortunes in recent years, and the captaincy brings added attention to Brook’s conduct and performance. Jos Buttler, a senior England player, is injured, while fast bowler Jofra Archer is being rested, leaving Brook to lead the side without two familiar teammates.