Ben Stokes offers full support to Harry Brook as Test captain
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 3:27 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Ben Stokes has publicly declared his full support for Harry Brook, who is set to take on the Test captaincy. This change could impact Brook's participation in one of the white-ball formats moving forward. The endorsement from Stokes comes as England prepares for its upcoming challenges in international cricket. Decisions regarding Brook's dual roles are anticipated in the near future.
- •Ben Stokes supports Harry Brook as the new Test captain.
- •Brook's captaincy could result in changes to his role in white-ball formats.
- •Stokes' endorsement signifies confidence in Brook's leadership capabilities.
- •England is preparing for future international matches.
- 4:49 PMESPNcricinfo — Brook: Test captaincy would be 'great honour', as focus turns to India T20I
- 10:41 AMYahoo Sports — 'I'm throwing my 100% support': Ben Stokes names Harry Brook as preferred successor for captaincy
- 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — Ben Stokes insists Harry Brook is the right man to replace him as England Test captain
- 3:27 PMESPNcricinfo — Ben Stokes gives Harry Brook '100% support' as successor
"Ben Stokes has unequivocally backed Harry Brook as his successor to captain England's Test side. Despite a recent decision to appoint Joe Root in Stokes' absence, the retiring all-rounder emphasized Brook's vice-captaincy as a clear indicator of his readiness. Stokes believes Brook's leadership skills and growing influence make him the natural choice to guide the team's future, offering his full support for the Yorkshire batter.
"Brook was previously involved in an altercation with a bouncer the night before an ODI in Wellington last year
"Brook taking over Test captaincy could lead to him giving up role in one of white-ball formats
Sources
External links- ESPNcricinfoJun 30, 2026, 4:49 PMBrook: Test captaincy would be 'great honour', as focus turns to India T20I
White-ball captain was given "100%" backing by Ben Stokes to take over the red-ball role
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 10:41 AM'I'm throwing my 100% support': Ben Stokes names Harry Brook as preferred successor for captaincy
Ben Stokes has unequivocally backed Harry Brook as his successor to captain England's Test side. Despite a recent decision to appoint Joe Root in Stokes' absence, the retiring all-rounder emphasized Brook's vice-captaincy as a clear indicator of his readiness. Stokes believes Brook's leadership skills and growing influence make him the natural choice to guide the team's future, offering his full support for the Yorkshire batter.
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 5:28 PMBen Stokes insists Harry Brook is the right man to replace him as England Test captain
Brook was previously involved in an altercation with a bouncer the night before an ODI in Wellington last year
- ESPNcricinfoJun 29, 2026, 3:27 PMBen Stokes gives Harry Brook '100% support' as successor
Brook taking over Test captaincy could lead to him giving up role in one of white-ball formats
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