Harry Brook has been named England’s new ODI and T20I captain, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Monday.
Brook succeeds Jos Buttler, who stepped down from the role following England’s early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy last month in Pakistan.
“It’s a real honour to be named England’s white-ball captain. Ever since I was a kid playing cricket at Burley in Wharfedale, I dreamed of representing Yorkshire, playing for England, and maybe one day leading the team,” said the 26-year-old.
Since making his debut in January 2022, Brook has played 26 ODIs for England, scoring 816 runs at an average of 34.00, with a top score of 110. In T20Is, he has earned 44 caps and a highest score of 81 and was part of the team that won the ICC T20 World Cup in 2022.
Currently ranked number two in the ICC world batting rankings in Test cricket, Brook has spent the past year as vice-captain in both ODI and T20I formats.
He also led the team in the ODI series against Australia last September in Buttler’s absence. A former Young Lions captain, Brook also skippered England at the 2018 ICC Under-19 World Cup in New Zealand.
“There’s so much talent in this country, and I’m looking forward to getting started, moving us forward, and working towards winning series, World Cups and major events,” he said.
“I’m excited to get going and give it everything I’ve got.”
