Cricket
Harry Brook named England white-ball captain
‘Excellent cricketing brain’ replaces Jos Buttler as skipper for T20s and ODIs
Harry Brook has been installed as England’s new white-ball captain, leading both limited-overs sides.
The 26-year-old Yorkshireman was the overwhelming favourite from the moment Jos Buttler stood down in the closing stages of a disappointing Champions Trophy campaign in February.
England had considered asking Test captain Ben Stokes to take over in the 50-over format, with director of men’s cricket Rob Key floating the idea during a press conference at Lord’s last month, but there were serious concerns about adding to the workload of the 33-year-old.
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