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Brook aims to maintain No. 1 T20I ranking as England faces Sri Lanka

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 5:11 PM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Brook aims to maintain No. 1 T20I ranking as England faces Sri Lanka

Summary

Harry Brook hopes to sustain his No. 1 T20I ranking as England prepares for their series against Sri Lanka. Under Brook's leadership, England has achieved 23 wins out of 26 completed T20I matches. The team is looking to build on its strong performance and further enhance its status in the T20 format. The outcome of the upcoming matches will be crucial for maintaining their momentum in international cricket.

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By the Numbers

•England has a strong record under Harry Brook.
•They have won 23 out of 26 T20Is completed.
•The series against Sri Lanka is highly anticipated.

Latest Updates

5:11 PMThe Guardian Sport — McCullum hails Brook’s captaincy after England move top of T20 world rankings
6:24 PMESPNcricinfo — Brook wants to keep No. 1 ranking after England sweep aside Sri Lanka

What they're saying

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Brook has ‘grown as captain and as a person’ – McCullum England begin ODI series against Sri Lanka this week England’s white-ball coach, Brendon McCullum, was full of praise for the captain, Harry Brook, after Saturday’s eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka completed a T20 series whitewash and took the side to No 1 in the world. Brook, player of the T20 series against Sri Lanka, has now won 23 of his 26 completed games as captain. If he is not yet considered a suitable candidate as Test leader, the cap fits nicely in the smash ’n’ grab format. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Tanya Aldred