Harry Brook, the rising star of English cricket, has poured chilly water on hypothesis linking him with the England white-ball captaincy. The explosive batter, who has taken the Check world by storm, insists his focus stays firmly on cementing his place within the longest format of the sport.
Harry Brook’s give attention to Check cricket
The Yorkshireman is about to tackle his first captaincy position within the Hundred, main the Northern Superchargers. Whereas flattered by the suggestion of a possible worldwide management position, Brook believes it’s too early in his profession to contemplate such a place.
“For now, I don’t see something taking place any time quickly. So I’ll simply keep within the second and give attention to Check cricket,” Brook instructed BBC.
Brook’s captaincy expertise in The Hundred
Brook will likely be beneath the watchful eye of former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff as he takes the reins of the Superchargers. Flintoff believes Brook has the potential to be a profitable captain and has inspired him to tackle the position.
The Yorkshireman has outlined his management fashion, suggesting a relaxed and player-centric strategy. He believes that making a constructive and pressure-free surroundings will permit gamers to thrive.
“Fred [Flintoff] simply requested me if I needed to be captain [in the Hundred], he thought I’d do an honest job. So we’ll see how we go. I miss the primary couple of video games however I feel I’ll be a reasonably chilled captain. We’ve stated all coaching will likely be non-compulsory. There’ll be nothing placed on you as a participant; simply be chilled, relaxed, Go on the market and categorical your self and play,” Brook defined.
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England’s white-ball future
When requested about the potential of a management change within the England white-ball setup, Brook was fast to deflect the query.
“Wow. That’s method above my pay grade,” he laughed.
Regardless of his spectacular type in all codecs, the younger batter is eager to ascertain himself as a constant performer in Check cricket earlier than contemplating any management ambitions.
“That is my first captaincy position with the Superchargers. We’ll see how that goes after which possibly I’ll have a unique reply in a few months. I don’t see something taking place any time quickly, so I’ll simply keep within the second and give attention to Check cricket,” Brook added.
With England’s white-ball future unsure following their disappointing World Cup campaigns, Brook’s identify is more likely to be talked about in discussions about potential successors to Jos Buttler. Nevertheless, for now, the proficient batter is content material to focus on his personal recreation and the challenges that lie forward.
