Brook would accept 'honour' of Test captaincy
Summary
Harry Brook, England's white-ball cricket captain, said he would accept the role of Test captain if asked, describing it as an honor. England is searching for a new Test captain after Ben Stokes retired, and Stokes has fully supported Brook as his successor.Key Facts
- England's Test captain Ben Stokes recently retired from the role.
- Harry Brook currently captains England in white-ball cricket and was Stokes' deputy in Test matches.
- Stokes gave his "100%" support for Brook to become the next Test captain.
- Brook believes it is possible to captain England in all three formats of cricket (Test, One Day International, and T20).
- Brook does not play franchise cricket, which may give him more rest periods between matches.
- The last player to lead England in all three formats simultaneously was Andrew Strauss in 2009.
- England’s coach Brendon McCullum said there are many options for the next Test captain besides Brook and Joe Root.
- Before retiring, Stokes missed one Test due to a nightclub incident investigation, during which Joe Root captained the team.
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