Harry Brook embraces England captaincy as Wellington anniversary nears
Brook says he has grown from his off-field troubles and hopes to become someone supporters can count on.
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What happened
England white-ball captain Harry Brook says he is embracing leadership as the first anniversary of an altercation in Wellington approaches. He says he has learned a lot from his off-field issues and wants to be a player fans can rely on. England then begin a tri-series of one-day internationals against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, opening in Rawalpindi.
Why it matters
Brook's comments come as England start a new series of white-ball matches against Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Timeline
- Oct 19, 7:17 AM ET: Brook says he is embracing leadership as he nears the anniversary of the Wellington incident.
- Oct 19, 7:26 AM ET: Brook says he has learned from off-field issues both as a captain and as a person.
- Oct 20, 4:05 AM ET: England begin the tri-series one-day opener against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.
Coverage
- Pakistan v England: men’s tri-series cricket ODI (The Guardian)
- Brook says he has 'learned a lot' from off-field issues (BBC)
- ‘Actions speak louder than words’: England’s white-ball captain Harry Brook relishes responsibility (The Guardian)
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